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Rent increase calculator

Calculate the difference in euros and percentages. Then separately check whether the increase is legally permitted.

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Compare service charges

Compare advance payments with your calculated share of the annual statement and create a checking overview.

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Create a repair request letter

Turn your defect report and repair request into a Dutch draft letter to check and keep yourself.

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Create a deposit letter

Create a Dutch draft letter requesting repayment of a specific part of your security deposit.

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Build your tenancy file

Check off evidence, add a timeline and download a personal preparation overview.

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Tenancy dispute route finder

Choose your issue and dispute stage. Explore relevant explanations and sources of help.

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Prepare a rent check

Gather the information for the official Huurprijscheck and save your preparation list.

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Home handover checklist

Check inspections, meter readings, keys and deposit arrangements, and take a checklist with you.

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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.

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  1. RijksoverheidRijksoverheid — types of tenancy agreementrijksoverheid.nl
  2. HuurcommissieHuurcommissie — official points checkhuurcommissie.nl
  3. HuurcommissieHuurcommissie — Wet betaalbare huurhuurcommissie.nl
  4. RijksoverheidRijksoverheid — addressing poor maintenancerijksoverheid.nl
  5. HuurcommissieHuurcommissie — service charges and utilitieshuurcommissie.nl
  6. RijksoverheidRijksoverheid — landlord terminationrijksoverheid.nl

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Received a rent increase: what can you check?Check your sector, basic rent, contractual calculation and applicable limits before choosing the right response.
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