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A Legal Notice To Tenant To Vacate is a crucial document in Dutch property law, used when a landlord or property owner needs to formally terminate a lease agreement and require the tenant to vacate the property. This document must strictly comply with the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek), particularly Book 7 provisions regarding rental agreements. It is typically used in situations such as property sale, renovation, persistent tenant breach, or landlord's urgent personal use of the property. The notice must include specific legally-required information including clear identification of all parties, property details, termination grounds, notice periods, and final vacation date. The document serves as the first formal step in the eviction process and can be used as evidence in legal proceedings if the tenant fails to comply. Given the strong tenant protection laws in the Netherlands, this notice must be carefully drafted to ensure legal validity and enforceability.
