Eviction after Termination in Rijswijk: Steps and Rights

After termination of the tenancy agreement in Rijswijk, eviction often follows, a compulsory procedure via the bailiff. The judge sets a reasonable period, usually 14 days to 2 months, within which the tenant must vacate voluntarily (Article 7:272 DCC). Upon refusal, the landlord sends an eviction order. The bailiff, often active in the Den Haag-Rijswijk region, confirms this and schedules execution, during which locks are replaced and household effects are moved to local storage in Rijswijk or nearby Haaglanden. Tenants in Rijswijk have the right to inspection and appeal against the eviction date at the District Court of The Hague. In cases of hardship clauses, such as illness or unemployment, postponement may be granted via the cantonal judge. Landlords may not carry out their own eviction (self-help prohibition), under penalty of fines up to €28,000. In Rijswijk, additional protections apply for status holders and asylum seekers via the Municipality of Rijswijk and the central government. Practical examples: recent cases in neighbourhoods such as Innen and Oud-Rijswijk show that the municipality provides emergency shelter via the Wmo desk. Tips for tenants: report immediately to the Municipality of Rijswijk (team Housing, 14 070) for urgent shelter and engage Huurteam Rijswijk or Woonbond Haaglanden for legal assistance. Landlords: document everything and consult the Rijswijk landlords' association to avoid liability. Eviction costs approximately €1,000-€3,000, including local bailiff fees, so consider mediation via the Juridisch Loket Rijswijk. These steps ensure a legal and humane handling in Rijswijk. (218 words)