Tenants' Rights After a Commission Ruling
After a ruling from the housing corporation complaints committee you have specific rights to enforce compliance. A favorable decision gives you leverage, but corporations must act within the specified time limits. In case of non-compliance, you can demand sanctions.
Your Options Post-Ruling
- Send a reminder and demand letter with ultimatum.
- Go to court for enforcement (costs often reimbursed).
- Suspend rent for maintenance defects (max. 1 month).
- Demand compensation for damages suffered.
Legal basis: Dutch Civil Code Book 7 and General Administrative Law Act. Keep all correspondence as evidence. In case of repeated violations, report to the Housing Authority. Tenants' associations offer free legal advice hours. Remember: time limits are strict; act quickly to prevent statute of limitations. This effectively protects your housing rights.