Explore tenancy agreements, renting a room and sharing a home. Organise your documents and choose a guide for your situation.
View the overviewUnderstand your question about rent, housing categories or an increase. Organise payment records and prepare a focused request for help.
View the overviewFind guides on repairs, mould, leaks and renovation. Record the problem and prepare a clear report or request for help.
View the overviewExplore service charges, utilities and deposits. Compare agreements with statements and identify the documents your question needs.
View the overviewNavigate questions about ending a tenancy and changes at home. Collect the relevant messages and prepare your next discussion.
View the overviewPrepare for help with a tenancy dispute. Organise records about arrears, landlord conduct, a summons or a possible eviction.
View the overviewCalculate, organise or prepare a letter: these tools help with the work behind your rental question. Your entries stay in your browser.
Explore all toolsChoose help that suits your question and the stage of your dispute. Check tenancy law experience, costs and eligibility for subsidised legal aid.
For initial legal guidance and, depending on your circumstances, personal advice or a referral.
View the overviewFor certain disputes about rent, maintenance and service charges. Check beforehand whether your case can be considered.
View the overviewThe subdistrict court can decide rental disputes. A lawyer is not compulsory there, but legal advice can help.
View the overviewBring your tenancy agreement, letters, payment records and photos of any defects. Note what you want to achieve and which deadlines apply.
Find a lawyer through the Nederlandse orde van advocaten. Ask about experience with your type of rental property and dispute.
Ask about hourly rates or fixed fees, possible subsidised legal aid, court fees and other potential costs.
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