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Subsidised legal aid for rental problems.

A legal aid certificate is a government contribution towards the cost of a lawyer. It does not guarantee free help: you may have to pay a personal contribution and other costs.

View the conditions at the Raad voor Rechtsbijstand
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When is subsidised legal aid possible?

The Raad voor Rechtsbijstand considers income, assets, the importance of the case and whether other help is appropriate, among other things. A lawyer applies for a legal aid certificate. Use the current conditions published by the Raad; amounts may change annually.

02

Which costs remain?

Ask the lawyer about your personal contribution, court fees and possible litigation costs. Legal expenses insurance or a local tenant support team may also be relevant. Do not delay seeking help if a deadline is running.

03

How do you take the first step?

Start with the Juridisch Loket or a lawyer who accepts legal aid cases. Provide your agreement, financial details and correspondence, and ask for clarity on costs before instructing the lawyer.

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Sources and editorial accountability

These sources relate to the topics on this page. The individual articles include further references alongside their explanations.

Sources consulted on

  1. Het Juridisch LoketJuridisch Loket — assistance and access conditionsjuridischloket.nl
  2. Raad voor RechtsbijstandRaad voor Rechtsbijstand — publicly funded legal assistancerechtsbijstand.nl
  3. RechtspraakRechtspraak — tenancy dispute proceduresrechtspraak.nl
  4. Raad voor RechtsbijstandRaad voor Rechtsbijstand — subsidy applicationsrechtsbijstand.nl
  5. Het Juridisch LoketJuridisch Loket — toevoeging and costsjuridischloket.nl

The links open the original publications, usually in Dutch.

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