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Rental Dispute Procedure at the Cantonal Court

Step to the cantonal court in case of failed rental mediation: summons, hearing and judgment. Strongly protected tenancy law for tenants.

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The rental dispute procedure at the cantonal court is the formal route if mediation fails. Tenants and landlords summon each other for matters such as eviction, rent reduction or defects (Dutch Civil Code Book 7, Title 4). Procedure: summons, defence, hearing with witness examinations and judgment. Court fees range from €85 to €500, plus lawyer optional. Term: 4-12 months. Specific: for urgent eviction, expedited procedure. Evidence crucial: photos, invoices, emails. The judge may order mediation during the process. Outcome: judgment with penalty payments for non-compliance. Tenants have strongly protected tenancy rights, landlord must prove 'reasonable ground'. Alternative: Huurcommissie for pre-court review of rent prices. Advantages: free legal aid for low incomes, precedent effect. Disadvantages: time-consuming and costly. Tip: prepare file well via Juridisch Loket. In 2023, the cantonal court handled 25,000 rental cases. Choose this route if amicable settlement fails, for a definitive solution.