If tenants separate or change their relationship status, we want to make this process as smooth and clear as possible. Here are the steps and guidelines for tenants in such situations.
Termination of the rental agreement upon termination of relationship
If you are both contracting parties or married and decide to separate, you must draw up a statement signed by both parties. In this statement, you must indicate which part of the lease agreement is being terminated and who will remain in the home.
This statement must contain both names of the contracting parties and clearly indicate which rights and obligations are being transferred to the person who will remain in the home.
You can draw up this statement yourself. There is no standard format for this. You can then send it to LIV Residential.
It is not possible to terminate the lease agreement early on the basis of a relationship breakdown. The regular lease termination conditions apply. Early termination is possible in some cases, which involves additional costs.
Reporting the end of a marriage or registered partnership
If a marriage or registered partnership ends and this affects your rental situation, you must submit a request to change the rental agreement.
Make sure that you clearly indicate that the request relates to the termination of the marriage or registered partnership and which changes are required in the rental agreement. Please note: it is not possible to terminate the rental agreement early on the basis of a relationship breakdown. The regular conditions regarding termination of the rental agreement continue to apply here.
We would like to help you ensure that we take the necessary steps to bring your rental situation into line with the new circumstances. We advise you to report these changes in a timely manner to avoid any ambiguities and disputes.