Termination of Rental Agreement by Landlord: Differences from Dissolution

Termination (Article 7:271 of the Dutch Civil Code) fundamentally differs from dissolution. In the case of termination, the lease ends in an orderly manner after the notice period, whereas dissolution results in abrupt termination due to default. Landlords must demonstrate a compelling reason.

Grounds for Termination and Procedure

Grounds: renovation, personal use, neglect. The tenant is granted a six-month consideration period. Refusal leads to proceedings before the subdistrict court. Unlike dissolution, no default is required.

Tenant Rights

The tenant may assess the reasonableness of the termination. Compensation is available in case of forced relocation. Temporary termination is possible for repair work.

Key point: termination is voluntary, dissolution is forced.