Tenancy law: What to do when terminating a lease?

Questioner

Dear, Since 2009 I have been living in a residential building that was intended for demolition. This never happened and now a week ago I suddenly received a letter stating that I have to move out at the beginning of June because they want to start renovating. The letter (in my name) that I received from the housing association further states that the housing association will send me a letter one month in advance with the exact date and that the housing association has no contract or agreement with me and that I am therefore not entitled to alternative housing, etc. However, I simply have a permanent rental contract. This rental agreement does contain the following clause: 'At the end of the agreement, the user has no claim from the user for replacement accommodation, compensation for moving and furnishing costs or any other compensation or damages' I have already googled a bit and I read on various websites that this is an unreasonably onerous condition and that I may still be entitled to something. Can the housing association simply terminate the lease in my case? And if not: what is the best thing for me to do at this time? Should I contact the housing association or would it be better to wait until I receive definitive notification?

Lawyer

What is the basis of your lease? Can you find that on your agreement?