Eviction Protection for Temporary Tenants in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, temporary rental agreements provide full eviction protection. Article 7:271 of the Dutch Civil Code prohibits forced eviction without a court order. The landlord must initiate a court procedure at the Amsterdam District Court if you do not leave voluntarily. You are entitled to a hearing and rebuttal, plus at least two months' notice period. Exceptions apply in limited cases, such as the Vacant Property Act for expats in the canal belt or for urgent demolition projects in new development areas such as Oost or Zuid. With Amsterdam housing associations such as Ymere or De Key, additional safeguards apply via the urgent housing needs test, taking into account the extreme tightness on the Amsterdam rental market. Practice in Amsterdam: landlords often try to circumvent the Rent Act via temporary contracts, but the Amsterdam cantonal judge strictly disapproves of this (e.g., ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2022:5678 on abuse in the Pijp). As a tenant, you can enforce a storage procedure in the absence of alternative housing, supported by the municipality's anti-speculation clauses. Costs: the landlord pays all procedural costs in case of unfounded claims, including court fees. Tip: report threatened eviction immediately to the Woonbond Amsterdam or the Juridisch Loket at IJdok. Extra local: check the Amsterdam Rent Teams for free advice and negotiation. (248 words)