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Tips, guides and background on finding a room in Amsterdam, viewing nights and the housing market.
Can the landlord just enter your room?
Can your landlord enter your room without permission in the Netherlands? Learn when access is allowed, how it works with a hospita and what to do about misuse.
Read moreLandlord refuses address registration: is that allowed?
Can a landlord forbid you from registering at your address in the Netherlands? Learn your rights, why they refuse, and what to do about it.
Mold in your rented room: who has to fix it?
Mold in your rented room in the Netherlands? Learn when the landlord must pay, when it is your ventilation, and the step-by-step plan to get it resolved.
Agency fees for a room: can the landlord charge them?
Can a landlord or agency charge agency fees for a room in the Netherlands? When it is illegal, how much you can reclaim, and how to get it back.
The Amsterdam housing crisis: how we got here
Why is it so hard to find a room in Amsterdam? A clear overview of the causes, consequences and possible solutions of the housing crisis.
Conversion permit Amsterdam: needed for room rental?
When do you need a conversion permit to rent out rooms in Amsterdam? The rules, costs, conditions and risks of renting without one in 2026.
DingDong alternatives: free room search without a paywall
Looking for DingDong alternatives? Discover free platforms to find a room in the Netherlands without a subscription or hidden costs in 2026.
Facebook groups for a room in Amsterdam: which ones work?
Which Facebook groups work for finding a room in Amsterdam? The best groups, how to respond safely and how to spot fraud in 2026.
Finding a room in Amsterdam urgently: how to pull it off
Need a room in Amsterdam urgently? A practical plan for searching fast, responding smartly and avoiding the traps when you are short on time.
Kamernet vs Huismaatje: which platform to pick in 2026?
Kamernet or Huismaatje? An honest comparison of both room-search platforms in Amsterdam and the Netherlands: cost, supply, ease of use and audience.
Kamerwijs vs Huismaatje: which platform fits you?
Kamerwijs and Huismaatje each take a different approach to room search. We compare price, supply, audience and matching so you make the right choice.
Overpaid your rent? How to claim money back (2026)
Paid above the maximum rent for months? When do you get money back, how far back can you go, and what if your landlord refuses to pay?
Rent Tribunal procedure: how to lower your rent (2026)
You pay above the legal maximum under the points system. How do you start a case at the Huurcommissie? Cost, timeline, the hearing and what a ruling is worth.
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