Letting vacant housing

Is your property for sale and vacated? The property may be temporarily let under the Vacant Property Act. Complete the following form and send it, enclosing proof that the property is for sale, to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall. We will get back to you within eight weeks.

Apply for permit to let vacant residential property.

What are the rules

Renting out a property that is for sale

The licence is valid for 5 years.
You cannot renew the licence.
You cannot rent out more than 2 flats or living spaces at the same time.

Renting out living space in an empty building

You may rent out an empty building as residential accommodation for up to 10 years. For example, a space in an office or school.
You will first be granted a licence for two years. You can renew it a maximum of eight times for one year.

Requirements for the rental agreement

It is up to you to decide how much rent you charge. The local authority determines the maximum rent through the point system for rental properties.
The tenant has a minimum notice period of one month. The landlord has a minimum notice period of three months.
The lease will automatically end when the licence expires.
The rental agreement is written on paper. The contract clearly states temporary letting under the Vacant Property Act. The contract also states that the landlord has a licence and until when this licence is valid.

Does the rental agreement not meet these requirements?

As a landlord, you run the risk of the rental being treated as normal rental. In that case, the rules for normal rentals apply.

Charges

1st Application € 167.68.00
Extension € 125.74.00

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