Legal Advice on Housing Problems


Questioner

A Polish woman with a Dutch employment contract has been living with her Dutch boyfriend for 4 years. The house is in his name, she has been registered at that address for 4 years. The relationship is terminated. She urgently needs alternative housing. He is inclined to put her on the street. Can she legally appeal to anything? Or claim an urgent declaration from a housing association?

Lawyer

I would like to refer you to the housing association, as the requirements differ between different municipalities. Regarding an urgency declaration is for people who are in an emergency situation and urgently need another home. An emergency situation is for example: - Your relationship has ended and you and your child(ren) must leave the house. - There are financial problems through no fault of your own. - You have become seriously ill and can no longer live in your home. - Demolition of your home. To obtain an urgency declaration, municipalities have strict conditions, including: - The problematic situation is not your fault. In the event of eviction due to rent arrears or forced sale, for example, you will only receive an urgent declaration in the event of force majeure: - you have lost your job for example. Or your partner (with income) has left. - You couldn't have prevented the problem. - You have done everything you can to find a house. The municipality will assess whether you are really in an emergency situation: Are there young children or do you have an illness or disability? Then a medical examination may be required. You apply for an urgency declaration at your municipality. The municipality decides whether you will receive an urgency declaration. After which you actively search for a home in the housing corporation's offer. If desired, you may contact me directly.

Questioner

Thank you, we will do that. Can he just throw her out?

Lawyer

No, that is not allowed. Since she has been living there for quite some time.

Neem de volgende stap

Blijf niet rondlopen met vragen over je situatie. Stel je vraag en krijg persoonlijk antwoord van een ervaren jurist.
Privacy is gewaarborgd.