Orphans better protected against deportation

Young people whose parents have died may no longer be evicted from social housing. A new law will take effect on January 1, 2024.

 

Last October, the House of Representatives voted on the law. The House also adopted a motion that would also protect orphans living with private landlords.

According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), young adults living in social housing lose their parents approximately 80 times a year. In private rental housing, this figure is approximately 30 times a year.

 

Security up to and including 27 years of age. The Orphans' Rent Protection Act stipulates that young adults orphans may remain in their parent's home until they turn 28. Housing associations must inform the young adult about their future living arrangements shortly after the parent's death. They must also extend the lease until the young adult's 27th birthday.

 

Lower rent if necessary

The law also stipulates that housing associations must adjust rents to what young people can afford. Young people aged 16 to 22 receive a rent reduction up to the rent benefit threshold. Young adults aged 23 to 27 who are eligible for rent benefit can also receive a rent reduction.

 

Conditions for cancellation from the age of 28

To prevent young adults from ending up on the streets from the age of 28, the housing association can only terminate the contract if it appears that the young adult can find a suitable alternative rental home for an indefinite period.

Source: www.woonbond.nl