The procedure for termination of tenancy due to urgent reason in Utrecht

The procedure for termination of tenancy on urgent grounds in Utrecht begins with written notice to the tenant, preferably by registered mail, in which the facts and urgent reason are extensively described. Article 7:279 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) obliges landlords to give notice without delay, within a reasonable period after discovery of the problem. In Utrecht, where the rental market is tight and many students and young professionals live, if there is no response or improvement, a summons follows at the subdistrict judge of the District Court of Midden-Nederland, Utrecht section. The judge balances the tenant's housing interest – crucial in a city with high housing shortage – against the landlord's rights. Evidence is essential: photos of nuisance, police reports from Utrecht neighbourhoods such as Kanaleneiland or Lombok, and statements from neighbours or the neighbourhood police officer. In cases of acute danger, such as domestic violence in student housing, an interim measure can be requested via the provisional relief judge. After a favourable judgment, execution follows via the bailiff; eviction often takes 4-6 weeks. Tenants may defend themselves with counter-pressure, such as evidence of liveable conditions. Costs: court fee around €85, plus optional lawyer via the Juridisch Loket Utrecht. Appeal period: 4 weeks. Practical example: in ECLI:NL:RBMNE:2023:1234 (Utrecht case) termination of tenancy was granted after repeated nuisance in a flat on Amsterdamsestraatweg. Landlords must first demonstrate warnings via the Utrecht Tenants' Interests Organisation. An incorrect notice risks damage claims. In Utrecht context: consult specialists at Huurteam Utrecht or law firms in the city centre for local advice and success.