Tenancy law
Your rights and obligations as a tenant or landlord in the Netherlands: rent and the points system, contracts, deposits, notice periods and the new rules for 2026.
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Can your landlord enter your room? Rules in the Netherlands
Can your landlord enter your room without permission in the Netherlands? When access is allowed, how it works with a hospita and what to do about misuse.
Landlord refuses BRP address registration: is that allowed?
Can a landlord forbid you from registering (BRP) at your address in the Netherlands? Your rights, why landlords refuse and what you can do about it.
Mold in your rented room in the Netherlands: who fixes 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 in the Netherlands: allowed or not?
Can an agency charge you fees for a room in the Netherlands? When agency fees are illegal, how far back you can reclaim them and how to get them back.
Overpaid rent in the Netherlands? How to get money back
Paid above the maximum rent in the Netherlands? When you get money back, how far back you can go via the Huurcommissie and what if the landlord refuses.
Rent tribunal (Huurcommissie) procedure: lower your rent
Paying above the maximum rent in the Netherlands? How to start a case at the Huurcommissie (rent tribunal): cost, timeline, the hearing and the ruling.
Points system for landlords: set a legal rent in 2026
Renting out a Dutch room or flat? Set your maximum rent with the points system (WWS) step by step, and avoid the mistakes that cost landlords money.
Erfpacht (leasehold) explained for tenants in Amsterdam
Erfpacht in Amsterdam: what it means for renters, how leasehold revisions affect rent prices, when it matters and what to do if your landlord raises rent.
Summer rental of your Amsterdam room: rules for tenants
Away for the summer and want to rent out your Amsterdam room? What you need as a tenant: landlord permission, holiday rental rules, risks and alternatives.
Lodger regulation The Hague: how the hospita rules work
Renting a lodger room in The Hague, or renting one out? How the Dutch lodger regulation works, the nine-month rule, the room rent cap and local rules.
Lodger regulation Groningen: how the hospita rules work
Renting a lodger room in Groningen, or renting one out? How the Dutch lodger regulation works, the nine-month rule, the room rent cap and local rules.
Short stay vs regular rental: what is the difference?
Short stay or regular rental? Learn what short stay is, what rights tenants have, the pros and cons, and when a regular contract is the better choice.
Dutch lodger rules Rotterdam: hospitaregeling explained
Renting out or renting a lodger room in Rotterdam? How the Dutch hospitaregeling works, the nine-month rule, the rent cap for rooms and local rules.
Service charges Netherlands: what your landlord may charge
Which service charges may a Dutch landlord add to your rent? Allowed items, the annual statement, typical amounts and how to dispute them.
Dutch lodger rules Utrecht: how the hospitaregeling works
Renting a lodger room in Utrecht, or renting one out? How the Dutch hospitaregeling works, the nine-month rule, the room rent cap and local rules.
Good Landlord Act: what your hospita must follow
What the Dutch Good Landlord Act means for hospita's in Amsterdam: registration, written contract, deposit limits, and protections for room tenants.
Subletting in Amsterdam: what is allowed (2026)
Amsterdam subletting rules explained: when subletting is legal, what risks subtenants run, BRP and rent issues, and how to find a safer rental.
Hospita refuses your notice? How to end the tenancy properly
Your hospita will not accept your notice or demands extra rent? Your rights as a lodger in the Netherlands and a step-by-step plan to leave properly.
Renting a room as a freelancer (ZZP) in the Netherlands
Freelancer in NL? Learn which income documents convince landlords, how to handle bank statements, KvK proof and ZZP-friendly platforms when renting in 2026.
Affordable Rent Act Netherlands: what it means for tenants
The Dutch Affordable Rent Act (Wet betaalbare huur) explained for expats and students: which homes are regulated, the 2026 caps and how to check your rent.
Hospita regulation 2026: tenant and landlord rules
What is the hospita regulation? Tax exemption, 9-month probation, BRP rights, and the most common mistakes on both sides. Explained for 2026.
Deposit guarantee insurance Netherlands 2026 guide
A deposit guarantee can replace a thousand-euro rental deposit. How it works, what it costs, and if Dutch landlords accept it for tenants in 2026.
Housemate leaves mid-contract: who pays the rent?
Your housemate leaves mid-contract in the Netherlands? Who pays the rent, how notice works, proposing a replacement and what your landlord may refuse.
Landlord asks for your passport or ID: what is allowed?
A landlord or hospita in the Netherlands asks for a copy of your passport or ID? What GDPR allows, why to protect your BSN and how to share ID safely.
Can a live-in landlord evict you? Lodger rights (NL)
Can a Dutch live-in landlord evict you without cause? What the law says about notice periods and tenant protection for lodgers in 2026.
Service charge settlement Netherlands: tenant guide 2026
What goes in your annual service charge settlement in the Netherlands? Which line items can your landlord charge? What to do if the breakdown is wrong.
Getting your deposit back: tenant rights in the Netherlands
How to recover your rental deposit in the Netherlands. Legal deadlines, common landlord excuses, and what to do if your landlord refuses to pay.
Housing points system Netherlands: maximum rent 2026
How the Dutch housing points system (WWS) sets the maximum rent for your room or home: points per element, examples, and what to do if you pay too much.
Rent increase Netherlands 2026: what your landlord can ask
How rent increases work in the Netherlands in 2026: the annual maximum for rooms, social, mid-rent and free-sector homes, notice rules and how to object.
Dutch rental contract: 9 essential elements (2026 guide)
What must a Dutch rental contract contain in 2026? The 9 essential elements, the rules since July 2024, and what to check in a template or PDF.
Temporary vs permanent rental contract: Dutch tenant rights
Temporary or permanent rental contract in the Netherlands? Since July 2024 permanent is the norm. When a temporary contract is valid and your rights.
Tenant rights Amsterdam: complete guide for renters 2026
Tenant rights in Amsterdam in plain English: maximum rent and the points system, deposit, notice, repairs, rent increases and the Huurcommissie.
How to end your rental contract in the Netherlands
Terminate a Dutch rental contract correctly: notice periods, how to send notice, common pitfalls, and recovering your deposit.
Tenant rights for repairs in the Netherlands: who pays?
Who pays for repairs in a Dutch rental? Landlord vs tenant duties, how to enforce repairs, and what to do when nothing happens. Updated for 2026.
Anti-squat living in the Netherlands: rights and trade-offs
What anti-squat living means, your legal rights as an occupier, pros and cons, and whether it makes sense in 2026.
Dutch rental contract checklist: check this before you sign
Signing a Dutch rental contract? What must be in it, which clauses are red flags, and a complete checklist for expats and students before you sign.
Energy label of your room: why it matters for your Dutch rent
How does the energy label affect maximum rent? What does label A versus G mean? And how do you check the label of a room?