Tenancy law: What to do in case of renovation?

Questioner

My landlord wants to carry out major renovations to the property. Will not result in any additional costs for the tenant (such as rent increases) But now we have everything on gas such as the oven and cooking etc. etc. Now everything is going electric so I have to buy a new oven, can I demand from the landlord that they cover the costs I have to make to get the same thing after the renovation as I had before the renovation? Like the pleasure of an oven that my floors are finished because after renovation things are demolished so that I have a shortage of floor tiles or laminate. What are my rights as a tenant? And what may or can I demand from the landlord? Because after the renovation I will be faced with unnecessary costs. They even go so far as to make everything electric that they force me to get rid of my gas oven and buy an electric one if I want to use an oven. Also, if I want that, they go so far that I have to pay costs for an extra group in the meter cupboard to connect the oven to, plus costs for a power socket. Is all this allowed? I can only get the living pleasure I now have in my kitchen again if I pay for it

Lawyer

If, due to the actions of the landlord, you can no longer use things that were possible before the renovation, the landlord must reimburse you for these costs. In addition, the landlord must bear all costs that the renovation entails. He cannot hold you liable for this. He must prepare the home in such a way that you can use it without problems and under normal use. If, due to the actions of the landlord, you can no longer use the oven, while this is a normal user product in the home, the landlord can be requested to reduce the rent because you can no longer use certain products normally. You must object in writing to the plans that you do not agree with. If this does not work, it can possibly be enforced through the court. If you would like further help and/or advice, you can always contact me.

Lawyer

The question is whether this renovation is really strictly necessary to carry out or whether it entails an improvement in convenience. The renovation may entitle you to a rent increase, so I am not so sure whether it is wise to claim compensation. What kind of rental agreement do you have, fixed, indefinite, liberal rental private? See here for more information http://huurgeschil.nl/index.php?page=renovatie.php