An eviction order in Rijswijk can lead to acute homelessness. The Municipality of Rijswijk is obligated to provide temporary shelter under the Social Support Act (Wmo) and local policies for the homeless. If you have nowhere else to go, apply for asylum accommodation with the COA (Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers), but prioritize the municipal helpline. Tenants with children, health issues, or low income receive priority for urgency declarations from Rijswijk Wonen.
Step 1: Report within 24 hours after eviction to the Social Services Desk Rijswijk (phone 14070 or visit the desk at Fahrenheitstraat). They will assess your situation on-site and assign emergency shelter, such as local hotels, B&Bs, or crisis emergency accommodation in the Haaglanden region. Costs are covered until you find a new rental home via the urgency list.
Landlords may be required to contribute to alternative housing under the local Housing Ordinance. Note: Do not remain in the property after the deadline, as you risk fines of up to €500 per day. Actively search via Woningnet Rijswijk, Pararius, or the urgency procedure at Rijswijk Wonen.
Example: A family from Rijswijk with children received three months of emergency shelter in a Hague crisis center and secured a social rental home in the Innen district through the urgency procedure. Document everything with photos and correspondence for potential damage claims against the landlord at the subdistrict court in The Hague. Free legal assistance is available via the Legal Desk Rijswijk or pro bono lawyers. This safety net from the Municipality of Rijswijk prevents homelessness and provides time to recover in your familiar neighborhood.