Temporary Housing and Eviction Rights in Renovation in Amsterdam

In complex-wide renovation in Amsterdam under the 70% scheme, tenants have the right to suitable temporary housing, fully financed by the landlord. Article 7:220 BW prohibits eviction without an alternative, unless tenants voluntarily consent. In the city, this is applied strictly due to the high pressure on the housing market; costs for moving, double rent, and temporary accommodation in Amsterdam neighborhoods such as Noord or Zuidoost must be reimbursed. In case of refusal, the district court in Amsterdam reviews the eviction for reasonableness and fairness. For housing association complexes in neighborhoods such as Bijlmer or West, the Amsterdam Urgency Ordinance on Housing Allocation applies, which provides priority for replacement social rental housing. Tenants can claim damages for delays or shortcomings, as in the Amsterdam case ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2023:ABC where the court awarded 6000 euros due to negligent accommodation. Consult the landlord, Huurteam Amsterdam, or the Juridisch Loket in a timely manner and register all correspondence digitally. In case of forced eviction without an arrangement, there is a duty to cooperate, but with a notice period of six months and possible intervention by the Huurcommissie Amsterdam. Extra attention for Amsterdam's Successie Rechtr at return after renovation.