Rights and Obligations Following Termination of Tenancy for Urgent Reasons in Rijswijk

Following a successful termination of tenancy for urgent reasons in Rijswijk, rights and obligations shift immediately. The tenant must vacate the property and return it to its original condition, in accordance with Article 7:229 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). Outstanding rent and damages will be claimed through a bailiff. The landlord may not carry out the eviction themselves; a bailiff is required to prevent domestic violence or nuisance, particularly in densely populated areas such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk. Tenants are entitled to the return of their deposit minus any damages and potential service charges. In cases where the property was the tenant’s primary residence, a four-week postponement of eviction applies. In Rijswijk, landlords are obligated to report vacancies to the Municipality of Rijswijk via the Housing Desk on Fahrenheitstraat to combat housing shortages. Disputes regarding the final settlement are referred to the Rent Tribunal or the court in The Hague. Important: termination does not nullify ongoing contracts, such as owners' association (VvE) contributions for apartments around Stadtplein. In crisis situations, the national government provides emergency shelter, supplemented by local assistance through the Social Team Rijswijk. Case law, such as ECLI:NL:HR:2021:789, emphasizes proportionality; excessive claims in Rijswijk cases are dismissed. Tenants may apply for special assistance from the Municipality of Rijswijk. Document all matters for debt collection purposes and consult the Legal Counter in Rijswijk for free advice. This phase requires careful settlement to avoid new disputes, especially given the strict enforcement of tenant regulations by the Municipality of Rijswijk.