Interim Rental and Urgent Termination of Temporary Contracts in Leiden

Interim rental in Leiden, governed by Article 7:232 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), differs from regular rental due to its short-term nature, ideal for students around Leiden University or temporary residents in the city centre. Urgent termination applies here analogously, with faster procedures and less residential protection for the tenant. Subtenants may terminate in case of serious nuisance by the main tenant, such as illegal occupancy in student rooms on the Rapenburg. Landlords terminate in case of default, provided it is reported without delay to the municipality of Leiden. Specifically for furnished rental with a temporary contract in holiday homes near the Leidse Burcht, this ends automatically, but an urgent reason accelerates the process. The court examines more strictly due to the temporary nature; proof via WhatsApp messages, videos or reports to the neighbourhood teams in Leiden. Examples: party nuisance in a canal house or damage by groups of tourists during the Leiden marathon. Procedure: immediate termination plus proceedings at the District Court of The Hague (Leiden location) if necessary. Tenants lose less protection. Costs lower due to expedited procedure. In ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2023:4568, the judge ruled on the dissolution of an interim rental in Leiden due to threats and nuisance in a student house. Unlike main rental: no Huurcommissie, directly BW. Advice: explicitly regulate the rental agreement with reference to the Leiden Housing Ordinance. Property owners protect via deposit and local insurances. Interim rental offers flexibility for the thriving rental market in Leiden, but risks in case of abuse by seasonal renters. (218 words)