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Legal aid for a tenancy dispute: how does it work?

Check legal aid, the application and costs in a Dutch tenancy dispute. A legal aid grant does not automatically mean free help.

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Getting your deposit back: which steps should you take?

Gather evidence, check repayment deadlines and request explanations for deductions after your tenancy ends.

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Challenging a rent increase: choose the right procedure

Check the rental sector, proposal and deadlines before objecting to a rent increase.

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Serious defects: request repairs and investigate a rent reduction

Report serious defects, collect evidence and choose the correct route for repairs or a temporary rent reduction.

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Temporary tenancy agreements: when are they still permitted?

Check the contract date, grounds for an exception and notice before drawing conclusions about a temporary tenancy.

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Checking your rent: what do the points mean?

Find the information needed for a points assessment and understand why the contract date and procedure matter.

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Mid-market rent: does your contract fall within it?

Examine the contract date, initial basic rent and property quality before classifying a tenancy as mid-market.

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Checking service charges: where do you start?

Compare advance payments, actual costs and allocation, then respond specifically to an unclear annual statement.

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Ending your tenancy: prepare carefully

Organise the contract type, intended end date, proof of receipt and handover before sending notice.

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Your landlord gives notice: must you leave?

Check the reason, contract type and procedure before agreeing to termination or a departure date.

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Rent arrears: what should you do first?

Prepare a verifiable overview, seek early help and distinguish a collection letter from a summons.

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Huurcommissie or subdistrict court: where should you start?

Match your intended result to the appropriate procedure and avoid losing time through the wrong application.

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Mould in your rented home: how do you build a file?

Record observations and reports, distinguishing investigation of the cause, maintenance and further procedures.

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Final property inspection: document the handover

Prepare initial records, photographs, clear comments and proof of returning keys for the final inspection.

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Checking a tenancy agreement: what should you ask about?

Check accommodation, duration, costs and attachments before accepting an agreement or amendment.

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