Clear guidance, practical answers and an overview of your rental question. Whether it concerns your tenancy agreement, a rent increase or problems with your home, start here.
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An accessible starting point for tenants and landlords of homes in the Netherlands. We refer to official sources and help you ask the right questions. This platform provides general information and is not a law firm.
You may qualify for subsidised legal aid in a rental dispute. Explore the help available for your question, from the Juridisch Loket to a tenancy lawyer.
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Calculate the difference in euros and percentages. Then separately check whether the increase is legally permitted.
Compare advance payments with your calculated share of the annual statement and create a checking overview.
Turn your defect report and repair request into a Dutch draft letter to check and keep yourself.
Explore tenancy agreements, renting a room and sharing a home. Organise your documents and choose a guide for your situation.
Understand your question about rent, housing categories or an increase. Organise payment records and prepare a focused request for help.
Find guides on repairs, mould, leaks and renovation. Record the problem and prepare a clear report or request for help.
Explore service charges, utilities and deposits. Compare agreements with statements and identify the documents your question needs.
Navigate questions about ending a tenancy and changes at home. Collect the relevant messages and prepare your next discussion.
Prepare for help with a tenancy dispute. Organise records about arrears, landlord conduct, a summons or a possible eviction.
Start with your rental question. A legal adviser can then review your agreement, evidence and any deadlines with you.
Check the home, duration, rent, deposit and supporting documents before signing a Dutch tenancy agreement.
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Tenancy and livingUnderstand indefinite tenancies, minimum terms, landlord termination and the documents to retain.
Tenancy and livingCheck your room agreement, shared facilities and the Dutch points system for non-self-contained accommodation.
Tenancy and livingIdentify resident-landlord letting and check its trial period, notice rules, privacy and shared living arrangements.
Tenancy and livingSeparate the main tenancy from your subtenancy and assess permission, accommodation type and continuation rights.
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