Step-by-Step Guide for Termination of Rental Agreement by Tenant
As a tenant, do you want to terminate the rental agreement? Follow this clear step-by-step guide to act legally correctly and avoid problems. First, check the duration of your contract: for temporary rentals, a notice period of one month often applies; for indefinite term, three months.
Step 1: Send a registered letter or use a registered email with your termination notice. State the end date, reason, and contact details. Step 2: Clean the house and document the condition with photos. Step 3: Ask the landlord for an inspection and hand over the keys. Step 4: Arrange the final settlement of service charges and deposit.
In case of disputes, you can go to the Huurcommissie or the cantonal court. Note: in urgent cases such as defects, you can leave earlier, but prove this. According to Article 7:231 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), the notice must reach the tenant. Use our sample letter for a smooth termination. This way, you avoid additional charges or legal proceedings. If in doubt, contact a tenancy law attorney.