Amsterdammer evicted by judge for subletting social housing for 2000 euros a month
An Amsterdam resident has been ordered to vacate his social housing apartment after being caught illegally subletting the unit for 2,000 euros per month. The court dismissed the tenant's claim of running a legitimate roommate arrangement, citing a lack of evidence that he resided in the property himself.
A judge has ordered the eviction of a tenant in Amsterdam who was illegally subletting his social housing unit for 2,000 euros per month. The tenant, who paid only 616 euros in rent to the housing corporation Stadgenoot, claimed he was running a roommate scheme. However, investigations revealed that thirteen different individuals had been registered at the address since 2010. The court rejected the tenant's defense, noting the lack of personal belongings, private mail, or proper furnishings in the apartment as evidence that he was not actually living there himself. Although the tenant argued he had been locked out by subtenants, the court found his claims regarding his residency completely implausible. Consequently, the housing corporation has been granted the right to terminate the lease agreement. The tenant is also required to pay 782 euros in outstanding rent and continue monthly payments until he fully vacates the property.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
