Landlord's vs Tenant's Maintenance Obligations in Utrecht

In Utrecht, the landlord is responsible for major maintenance such as roof, foundation, and installations, in accordance with art. 7:206 CC. Tenants in neighbourhoods such as Kanaleneiland or Lombok handle minor maintenance, such as painting and locks. Under the Utrecht point system for rent increases, the property must be in good condition; reported defects in old buildings around the Oudegracht justify rent reduction. Report defects in writing to your landlord; they have two months for repair. In case of delay in the vibrant city with many student accommodations: demand rent reduction or carry out repairs yourself with set-off. The minor repair fund obliges tenants to a maximum of €100 per year. Utrecht Rent Teams, active in Overvecht and Zuilen, strictly monitor neglect and can enforce judicial rent reduction. Example: leakage due to poor roof in a canal house often results in 20% discount. Document everything with photos for Woonbond discussions or the district court in Utrecht. Local housing associations such as Portaal must respect the WOZ value and energy label.