The vote on a law banning temporary leases has been postponed as two amendments by the CDA and VVD cause disagreement. These amendments give landlords more rights, which would allow private landlords with up to one rental property to evict their tenants if they want to sell the house or provide shelter to a family member.
Back in debate
The initiators, Henk Nijboer (PvdA) and Pieter Grinwis (CU), of the bill believe that these amendments undermine rent protection and advise the Lower House not to vote for the amendments. “A fundamental change that is totally at odds with the purpose of the law,” Nijboer said. “The landlord can at any time sell the house or threaten with it if you do not accept the rent increase.” A debate on this will probably take place after the May recess.
