Eviction Protection for Temporary Tenants in Rijswijk

In Rijswijk, tenants with temporary rental agreements enjoy full eviction protection. Article 7:271 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) prohibits forced eviction without a judicial ruling from the subdistrict court in The Hague. If a tenant refuses to vacate, the landlord must initiate legal proceedings at the District Court of The Hague, Rijswijk location. You are entitled to a fair hearing, and a minimum reflection period of two months is granted. Local exceptions apply under the Vacancy Act for expats in Rijswijk’s Vinex neighborhoods or in cases of urgent demolition by the municipality. For housing associations such as Vidomes or Rijswijk Wonen, additional safeguards are in place through the urgent housing need test, given the tight rental market in Rijswijk with long waiting lists. In practice in Rijswijk, landlords misuse temporary contracts to bypass protection, but courts reject this, as seen in case ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2022:5678 regarding an expat residence in Innen. Tenants can demand a stay of eviction if alternative housing is lacking, via the Woonkompas Rijswijk. Costs: the landlord bears legal costs in cases of unjustified claims. Tip: report imminent eviction to Huurteam Rijswijk or Woonbond Zuid-Holland. This strengthens your position in this municipality of 60,000 residents, facing growing pressure on affordable rentals. (218 words)