{"id":8743,"date":"2026-02-16T15:31:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge-base&p=8743"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:31:09","slug":"wat-als-mijn-zakelijke-huurder-de-huur-niet-meer-betaalt","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/nl\/kennisbasis\/wat-als-mijn-zakelijke-huurder-de-huur-niet-meer-betaalt\/","title":{"rendered":"Wat als mijn zakelijke huurder de huur niet meer betaalt?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a commercial tenant stops paying rent,\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0landlord<\/a>,\u00a0you face an immediate challenge<\/a> that requires decisive action. The longer rent arrears<\/a> accumulate, the more complex and costly recovery becomes. Whether you\u00a0ultimately want\u00a0to preserve the tenancy or regain possession and find a new tenant, understanding<\/a> your legal rights and the remedies<\/a>\u00a0is essential.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide walks you through some practical steps commercial landlords should consider taking when facing non-payment of rent, from initial communication through to formal legal action. Acting promptly while avoiding common pitfalls\u2014particularly inadvertent waiver of your right<\/a> to forfeit\u2014can make the difference between swift resolution and prolonged financial difficulties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wat u onmiddellijk moet doen als uw zakelijke huurder de huur niet meer betaalt<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into complex legal procedures, you need to act quickly and methodically. Non-payment of rent typically means one or more missed rent dates\u2014in England<\/a> and Wales, commercial rent commonly falls due quarterly on the standard<\/a> quarter days: 25 March, 24 June, 29 September, and 25 December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your tenant fails to pay on the due date, every<\/a> day of delay matters. Here is a simple five-step checklist to follow immediately: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Check the lease<\/a> agreement<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Review the\u00a0rent payment clause,\u00a0verbeurdverklaring<\/a> clause, notice requirements<\/a>,\u00a0and any\u00a0clauses about<\/a>\u00a0de\u00a0breaches<\/a>\u00a0of lease covenants\u00a0and\u00a0recovery of costs and expenses;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Calculate the arrears<\/a> precisely<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Leg precies vast wat er verschuldigd is, inclusief eventuele rentebepalingen en de data waarop elk bedrag opeisbaar werd;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Contact<\/a> the tenant the same day<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Neem, afhankelijk van de omstandigheden en uw doel, eerst telefonisch of per e-mail contact op om na te gaan of het om een vergissing, een tijdelijk liquiditeitsprobleem of iets ernstigers gaat;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Zorg dat u alles schriftelijk vastlegt<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Leg alle communicatie vast, inclusief data, tijden en wat er is gezegd of afgesproken\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Vermijd handelingen die tot het verlies van verjaringsrechten kunnen leiden<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ga niet akkoord met gedeeltelijke betalingen, stuur geen automatische aanmaningen voor huur of servicekosten voor toekomstige kwartalen en onderhandel niet over nieuwe voorwaarden zonder juridisch advies\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            This final point deserves emphasis. After the right to forfeit has arisen, accepting a part payment from a tenant after you know about the breach<\/a> can waive your right to forfeit the lease for those arrears. Similarly, any act that recognises the lease as continuing\u2014such as demanding the next quarter\u2019s rent or service charge \u2014may undermine your legal position and waive your right to forfeit the lease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            From the outset, decide whether your objective is to keep this tenant and recover payment, or to regain possession of the eigendom<\/a> and secure a new tenant. This decision shapes which remedies you pursue and in what order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            De eerste stappen \u2013 contact opnemen met de huurder en het probleem in kaart brengen<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Depending on your objective, early, structured communication can often resolve rent arrears without expensive and time-consuming litigation<\/a>. Before reaching for formal legal remedies, understanding why the tenant has stopped paying rent helps you choose the right approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Neem rechtstreeks contact op met de huurder en vraag wat de reden is voor de achterstallige betaling. Veelvoorkomende verklaringen zijn onder meer: <\/p>\n\n\n\n