Landlord's vs Tenant's Maintenance Obligations in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, the landlord is responsible for major maintenance such as the roof, foundation and installations, based on art. 7:206 BW. Tenants in neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Feijenoord are responsible for minor maintenance such as painting and locks. Under the Rotterdam point system for rent increases, the property must be in good condition; defects in older buildings from the harbour district justify rent reduction. Always report defects to your landlord in writing, for example via the Rotterdam Tenants' Line. The landlord has two months to repair them. Otherwise, you can demand rent reduction or carry out the repairs yourself with set-off. The minor repairs fund obliges tenants to contribute €100 per year for small jobs. In case of neglect, the court, via the Rotterdam district court, may impose rent reduction. Example: leakage due to a defective roof in a national monument building in Kralingen often results in 20% reduction. Local tenant teams such as Huurteam Rotterdam actively check living quality in busy neighbourhoods such as Charlois. Document everything with photos for disputes at the Huurcommissie Rotterdam. This way you prevent problems in the vibrant port city.