Tenancy law
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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.
Landlord 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.
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.
Points system renting out property 2026: set the rent
Renting out a room or flat for the first time? Here is how the Dutch points system sets your maximum rent, and which mistakes to avoid.
Rental contract PDF Netherlands 2026: what to include
Downloading a rental contract PDF sounds simple, but many templates miss required elements. What must be in there, and which pitfalls do you avoid?
Dutch leasehold (erfpacht) explained for tenants
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: 2026 rules
Going away in summer and want to rent out your Amsterdam room? Understand the 2026 rules: landlord permission, the 30-night cap, fines and safer alternatives.
Dutch WWS points table: what counts for your max rent?
Full breakdown of the Dutch WWS housing points table 2026: how much each square metre, energy label, kitchen, bathroom and WOZ value contributes.
WWS points counting for landlords: 5 costly mistakes (2026)
Renting out a Dutch room or home? These 5 WWS points-counting mistakes cost landlords on average 80 euro of rent per month. Includes how to avoid them.
Rent price check Netherlands: self-test in 6 steps (2026)
Self-check your Dutch rent in 30 minutes: surface, energy label, WOZ value, service costs. Includes a checklist and what to do if you overpay.
WWS points calculation: 3 Dutch rent examples (2026)
WWS points worked for a student room, a social rental and a mid-rent flat in 2026, with WOZ value, energy label and a check against your current rent.
Lodger regulation The Hague 2026: how it works here
Lodger regulation The Hague 2026: how it works, which local rules and landlord licence apply, and what both host and tenant should know.
Lodger regulation Groningen 2026: how it works here
Lodger regulation Groningen 2026: how it works, which city rules and landlord permit apply, and what lodger landlord and tenant should know.
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 2026: how it works
Becoming a lodger landlord in Rotterdam 2026: rules, registration, permit zones, rent caps, and what landlord and tenant must arrange.
Service charges Dutch rental room 2026: what is allowed
What Dutch landlords can charge as service charges in 2026: allowed items, annual statements, the rent cap, and how to dispute via the Rent Tribunal.
Lodger rules in Utrecht 2026: how the hospitaregeling works
Dutch lodger rules in Utrecht: how the hospitaregeling works, municipal permits, the nine-month rule, and what tenants and landlords need to know.
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, what is not
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 notice: how to make termination stick
Hospita not accepting your notice or asking for extra months rent? Step-by-step: written notice, evidence, Juridisch Loket, and Huurcommissie.
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: tenant impact 2026
What is the Dutch Affordable Rent Act (Wet Betaalbare Huur)? Lower rent caps, mandatory points sheet, and what it means for renters in Amsterdam.
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 in the Netherlands: 2026 rules
What happens if your housemate leaves mid-contract? Who pays the rent, can you propose a replacement, and what does Dutch law say in 2026? Full guide.
Landlord asks for ID: what's allowed in 2026?
A landlord asks for your passport or ID? Dutch GDPR rules on identity checks for rentals, and how to share documents safely.
Landlord evicting you without reason: tenant rights
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 points system works, how to calculate the maximum rent for your room, and what to do if you pay more than the legal cap.
Rent increase Netherlands 2026: what your landlord can ask
What is the maximum rent increase in 2026 for social and free-sector rentals? Deadlines, objection rules, and what to do if the proposed raise is too high.
Dutch rental contract: 9 essential elements (2026 guide)
What must a rental contract contain in the Netherlands? Legal requirements of the Wet vaste huurcontracten and Wet betaalbare huur.
Temporary vs permanent rental contract: Dutch tenant rights
Temporary and permanent rental contracts in the Netherlands 2026: the difference, when a landlord can terminate, and your rights.
Tenant rights Amsterdam: complete guide for renters 2026
Your rights as a renter in Amsterdam: deposit, notice, rent, service costs, rent increases and the Huurcommissie, full guide for 2026.
Terminating a rental contract in the Netherlands: tenant
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 before you sign 2026
What must be in a Dutch rental contract, which clauses are red flags, and a complete pre-signing checklist for room seekers.
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?