{"id":36322,"date":"2026-03-17T19:12:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/family-law\/divorce\/assets\/scheiden-huurwoning\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:12:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:12:57","slug":"scheiden-huurwoning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/assets\/scheiden-huurwoning\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce and a rental property &#8211; Simmelink Law firm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"s-section\">\n<div class=\"s-section-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-grid-toc_main gb-element-94926826\">\n<div class=\"s-section-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"s-sidebar-block-toc gb-element-bf14a539\">\n<p class=\"gb-text\">On this page<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/assets\/scheiden-huurwoning\/#Who_is_allowed_to_continue_living_in_the_rental_property_after_the_divorce\" >Who is allowed to continue living in the rental property after the divorce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/assets\/scheiden-huurwoning\/#The_rental_property_after_the_divorce\" >The rental property after the divorce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/assets\/scheiden-huurwoning\/#Are_you_not_getting_along_together\" >Are you not getting along together?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/assets\/scheiden-huurwoning\/#The_rental_property_during_the_divorce_%E2%80%93_provisional_measures\" >The rental property during the divorce &#8211; provisional measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/assets\/scheiden-huurwoning\/#Our_Attorneys_at_Law\" >Our Attorneys at Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-section-main s-stack-2xl gb-element-6c76d265\">\n<div class=\"s-content-block s-content-block--filled gb-element-15683c21 block-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-content-block-narrow\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-91da06c0\">In brief<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a divorce where partners live in a rental property, it must be determined who retains the tenancy rights; these rights depend on the names on the lease agreement and the interests of any children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spouses and registered partners are automatically co-tenants, regardless of whose name is on the lease agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If both have the right to stay, they must jointly decide who takes over the property; the landlord must consent to the modification of the lease agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the property is in one name, the other partner in principle has no tenancy rights; in exceptional cases, the court may award the tenancy rights to the parent with whom the <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/kinderen\/\">children<\/a> reside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreements regarding who remains in the rental property are recorded in writing and notified to the landlord by registered mail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on the circumstances, the court can make a temporary arrangement regarding the use of the property during the divorce proceedings via <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/preliminary-provisions\/\">provisional measures<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_allowed_to_continue_living_in_the_rental_property_after_the_divorce\"><\/span>Who is allowed to continue living in the rental property after the divorce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you and your partner separating and currently living together in a rental property? On this page, you can read about who is entitled to stay in the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_rental_property_after_the_divorce\"><\/span>The rental property after the divorce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you currently live in a rented house, you can decide together which of you will stay. Spouses and registered partners have an equal right to remain in the rental home after a divorce. It therefore does not matter whether you were married in community of property or under a prenuptial agreement. It also does not matter whose name is on the lease. Spouses and registered partners are always automatically co-tenants.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have decided which of you will remain in the house, you can ask the landlord to change the name on the lease agreement. It is advisable to also request an interim inspection immediately, so that you can still have any necessary repairs carried out together. This ensures that the person staying in the house is not confronted with high costs later on.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_not_getting_along_together\"><\/span>Are you not getting along together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you not getting along together? In that case, you can ask a mediator to assist you or (via a lawyer) ask the court to make a decision. The court will weigh several factors in its decision: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have minor children, the court will usually award the house to the person with whom the children will spend most of their time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The duration of residence can also play a role. Did one of you live in the property significantly longer than the other? Then there is a high probability that this person will be awarded the property.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_rental_property_during_the_divorce_%E2%80%93_provisional_measures\"><\/span>The rental property during the divorce &#8211; provisional measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the divorce proceedings, it may also be desirable for one of you to leave the property because living together is simply no longer possible. If this applies to you, you must make agreements about this. Will one of you live elsewhere temporarily? Or will you alternate moving in and out, allowing the children to stay in the home? And how will you handle the associated costs?    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot reach an agreement together, you can engage a mediator or ask the court to make a decision for you in an expedited procedure (provisional measures). You will need a lawyer for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this procedure, the court will also weigh various factors. For example, do you have minor children? The court will then consider who will take on the majority of the care during the divorce. The court also considers whether one of you can easily find alternative accommodation. The ruling the court subsequently makes is binding and applies until the divorce is finalized.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But please note: if you have submitted a request for provisional measures, you must also file the divorce petition with the court within four weeks. Only then can the provisional measures remain in effect until the divorce is finalized. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-advocaten-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\" id=\"advocaten\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Attorneys_at_Law\"><\/span>Our Attorneys at Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Simmelink Lawyers team specializes in family law, International family law, and inheritance law.<br\/>The lawyers combine legal expertise with international experience.<br\/>Clients are guided by one dedicated lawyer who oversees the entire process and communicates discreetly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A specialized lawyer is essential in complex financial situations or international components.<br\/>Our goal: legally correct, enforceable agreements that bring peace and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bd256ba\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-5dcdaabb gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-23938 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/carla-simmelink\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Carla Simmelink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/carla-simmelink\/\">Carla Simmelink &#8211; 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