Settlement Agreement Following Rental Mediation

A settlement agreement following rental mediation is the legal record of a successful mediation. This document contains concrete agreements, such as a payment arrangement for rent arrears, maintenance obligations or rent price adjustment. Unlike the mediation agreement, it is directly enforceable and ends the dispute. Legal basis: art. 7:900 CC, with possible notarial deed for additional security. Important elements: clear deadlines, penalty clauses for non-compliance and resolutive conditions. For example: tenant pays €500 immediately and the rest in instalments, landlord repairs within 14 days. It is confidential and prevents future claims. If one party does not comply, the other can demand immediate enforcement from the court without a new procedure. In rental law often used for cleaning deposit refund or renovation conflicts. Tip: have it checked by a lawyer. Advantages: tailor-made and binding without court. According to the Council for the Judiciary, 75% of mediations are resolved in this way. This creates peace and clarity in the rental relationship.