Interim Rental and Urgent Termination of Temporary Contracts

Interim rental in Amsterdam, governed by Article 7:232 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), is characterized by its short-term nature in a city with high rental pressure, but urgent termination applies analogously with faster procedures. Subtenants in Amsterdam's canal houses or studios may terminate upon serious nuisance caused by the main tenant, such as illegal occupancy in the Jordaan or Center. The landlord terminates in case of non-performance, provided it is reported without delay to the municipality. Specifically for furnished rental with temporary contracts in Airbnb-like holiday homes, this ends automatically, but an urgent reason accelerates it via the Amsterdam District Court. The court applies stricter scrutiny due to the temporary nature and local housing shortage; evidence via WhatsApp messages, videos, or reports to the Amsterdam Rental Team. Examples: party nuisance in a De Pijp holiday home or damage from house parties in Oost. Procedure: immediate termination plus expedited proceedings at the Amsterdam District Court. Tenants lose less residential protection due to the temporary nature. Costs are lower due to local expedited regulations. In ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2023:4564, the Amsterdam court ruled dissolution of interim rental due to threats and nuisance in a Zuidas apartment. Unlike main rental: no Rent Tribunal, direct application of the BW. Advice: explicitly regulate the rental agreement with Amsterdam-specific nuances, such as reporting obligation to the district. Property owners protect via deposit and insurance against youth noise. Interim rental offers flexibility in the expat market, but risks with abuse by tourist rental. Local rules via the Amsterdam Housing Authority strengthen evidence requirements. (248 words)