Landlord awarded over 20,000 euros in back rent after tenant leaves shared home

A tenant in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered by a court to pay over 20,000 euros in rent arrears after his co-tenant moved out of their shared apartment. Although the remaining resident paid his portion and proposed new roommates, the judge ruled he is jointly liable for the full rent under the terms of the 'friends' housing contract. However, the court denied the landlord's request for eviction, finding both parties partially responsible for the delay in securing a new tenant.



