Submit an enforcement request

If you think someone is not following the rules, you can report this to the municipality.

You can ask the municipality to take action against this. This is called a request for enforcement. A request for enforcement is different from a complaint or a report.

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Approach

How to submit an enforcement request:

  • First, check whether it is an enforcement request for a municipality or whether the request belongs with another government agency.
  • Fill out the online application.

Description

You can ask the municipality to enforce the rules. For example, in the case of:

  • illegal dumping of waste
  • soil that is contaminated
  • odor nuisance
  • noise pollution
  • unwanted advertising (outdoor)
  • building without a permit
  • illegal rental or other misuse of buildings

You then submit an enforcement request. The municipality will then investigate whether the rules are being violated. If so, the municipality can take measures against the company or individual who is violating the rules.

Requirements

The condition for submitting an enforcement request is that you have a direct interest in compliance with the rules. This means that the enforcement request concerns something that directly affects you or your immediate living environment.

If you do not have a direct interest, you can submit a public space report.

Term

The municipality is obliged to respond to your enforcement request. The municipality will do so within 8 weeks of receiving your request. The municipality may extend this period once.

Objections and appeals

You can object to the decision on your enforcement request. Do this within 6 weeks. If you still disagree with the decision on the objection, you can lodge an appeal with the court.

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