Role of the Bailiff in Eviction in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, where tenants often deal with busy neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Feijenoord, the bailiff carries out the forced eviction after an eviction order by the District Court of Rotterdam. He sets a new deadline, usually 14 days, within which you must voluntarily leave your home. If that is ignored, house eviction follows with the assistance of the Rotterdam police. The landlord bears the costs, but may recover them from you (art. 7:282 CC). You receive a writ of summons with the precise date and time. If you do not leave on time, you lose access to the home and contents. Tip: negotiate with the landlord about temporary storage of your belongings with local companies in Rotterdam-South. Bailiffs replace locks but do not use force. For vulnerable tenants, such as families with children or the sick in Rotterdam-North, eviction can be postponed until 1 October, in accordance with the national winter scheme. Check the order for errors; in Rotterdam practice, inaccuracies often lead to suspension by the district court judge. Tenants have the right to inspect the file at the District Court of Rotterdam. With seasonal postponement in the port city, you stay in the house longer. Go to the Juridisch Loket Rotterdam or the Huurteam Roteb for free assistance. This procedure, tailored to local rental pressure, ensures a fair process and protects both tenant and landlord in the dynamic Rotterdam rental market.