Interim Relief against Revocation Decision in Amsterdam: Urgent Protection
In Amsterdam, where the municipality takes strict action against illegal hospitality, Airbnb rentals or building permits, you can suffer immediate damage from a revocation decision. Then apply for interim relief from the administrative judge of the Amsterdam District Court. This is an expedited procedure under Article 8:81 of the Awb, which allows suspension of the decision until the final judgment. Essential in cases of imminent irreparable damage, such as forced closure of a canal-side café or cessation of your business in the Zuidas.
When to Apply in Amsterdam?
The application is possible after submission of an objection against the decision of the Department of Spatial Planning or another Amsterdam administrative body. You must make it plausible that:
- Delay causes disproportionate disadvantage, such as loss of turnover in the vibrant city centre
- The revocation decision is hopeless, for example due to incorrect application of the Housing Ordinance
- There is a pressing interest due to the dynamic Amsterdam market
Procedure and Costs at Amsterdam District Court
The interim relief judge of the Amsterdam District Court decides quickly, often within 2-4 weeks. Submit your request at the counter at Prins Bernhardplein or digitally via rechtspraak.nl. The court fee amounts to €182 (2023 rate). If successful, the judge suspends the revocation decision, ideal for entrepreneurs in the Jordaan or Oost. However, this does not replace an objection or appeal. If you lose, you risk an order to pay procedural costs. Strengthen your case with evidence such as lease agreements, turnovers, or local ordinances to maximize success. Contact an Amsterdam administrative law attorney for tailored advice. (248 words)