Landlord and Tenant Maintenance Obligations in Rental Housing in Rotterdam

Article 7:206 BW divides maintenance obligations in Rotterdam rental housing: landlord handles major maintenance such as roof repairs, foundation and facades in iconic neighbourhoods like Delfshaven or Kralingen. Tenant performs minor maintenance: painting, replacing locks and daily cleaning. Always report defects in writing to your landlord in a timely manner, for example leakage due to the heavy Rotterdam rainfall. Landlord must repair within 6 weeks, otherwise you can claim rent reduction via the Huurcommissie. Never perform major maintenance yourself, such as replacing the central heating boiler in an old building on the Westersingel. In disputes, the Huurcommissie Rotterdam decides, with hearings in the Wijkteam Wonen. Examples: tenant repairs a tap in a flat on the Bergweg and deducts this from the rent. Landlord installs new windows in a monumental building in the Oude Haven. Document everything with photos and app notifications via the Rotterdam Huurdersloket. In case of neglect, landlord risks termination via the Rotterdam cantonal court. Model contracts from the municipality specify tasks per neighbourhood. Tenants keep the property clean and report damage immediately, especially with salty sea wind in the harbour area. Landlord inspects annually via the Rotterdam housing inspection. In hire-purchase in Rotterdam-South, tenant bears more responsibility. Tips: conduct a rental inspection before moving in at Woonpunt Rotterdam. Low-income households benefit from subsidies via the Rotterdam Housing Costs Scheme. Judges at the Rechtbank Rotterdam punish negligence with high cost awards. Collaboration with the Woonbond Rotterdam prevents conflicts. Use their neighbourhood-specific checklists. This keeps your Rotterdam rental property habitable and relationships good. (248 words)