Tenancy law and tenancy protection in the Netherlands

Questioner

Last year, as of July 1, the law on renting a home was changed. I understand that a private landlord may terminate after 1 year. Does this apply to all rental contracts or only to rental contracts concluded on or after July 1, 2017? When does a landlord no longer miss a private landlord? My landlord is an estate agent who rents out homes outside of his business as a private individual. Incidentally, it concerns about 20 apartments that he rents out as a private individual.

Lawyer

This applies to rental agreements concluded on or after 1 July 2016 and concerns temporary rental. In the case of the broker who also acts as a private individual, there is a good chance that he is still acting commercially and is then no longer bound by the temporary rental agreement. This means that the rental agreement is not temporary and you enjoy rental protection. For more information or assistance, please feel free to contact me directly and without obligation.

Questioner

However, this broker says that he rents out these apartments as a private individual. Incidentally, it concerns 20 apartments

Lawyer

The tax authorities may well think differently about this. As a private landlord who manages and rents out so many apartments, one can quickly speak of a business character. I advise you to inform the landlord in writing that you enjoy rental protection now that he is acting in a business capacity. If you would like to discuss or be assisted, please contact me without obligation and free of charge.

Questioner

However, this broker says that he rents out these apartments as a private individual. Incidentally, it concerns 20 apartments the tax authorities may think differently about this, but I don't think the rent assessment committee does. In the event of an escalating dispute, however, I will end up at the rent assessment committee.

Lawyer

If you do not agree with the rent assessment committee, in many cases you can still go to court.

Questioner

However, this broker says that he rents out these apartments as a private individual. Incidentally, it concerns 20 apartments the tax authorities may think differently about this, but I don't think the rent assessment committee does. In the event of an escalating dispute, however, I will end up at the rent assessment committee. a procedure at the rent committee and then to the judge that will cost me a lot of money and a lot of time. I will not do that, and that is exactly what the legislator wanted to achieve with this law. as an employee I am now without rights and now also as a tenant.