Reform of the Eviction Procedure: What Renters and Landlords Need to Know
Revision of deadlines
The Order adopted by the Brussels Parliament provides for the inclusion of the judicial eviction procedure in the Brussels Housing Code. The conditions have been revised and the deadlines extended so that the tenant is better informed and the PCSW can intervene proactively.
Winter moratorium
In addition, evictions will be prohibited from 1 November to 15 March for all housing in the Region, to protect the most vulnerable tenants.
If the tenant fails to pay the rent during the moratorium period, the landlord can apply to the Solidarity Fund for compensation.
Solidarity fund
The one-off payment of rent arrears is made within four months of the claim. The Solidarity Fund will be covered by the fines imposed on landlords of substandard buildings and those who discriminate in the housing market, as well as by the administrative costs of issuing compliance control certificates.
Annual monitoring
Perspective.brussels will monitor evictions to pinpoint the problem in terms of numbers and deal with it more effectively.
It will be based on the judgments ordering eviction that the clerks of the Brussels justices of the peace will provide. This monitoring will be published annually on the perspective.brussels website.
Consult our brochures for more information on the revision of deadlines for eviction proceedings: