Knowledge Base
Everything about rental law
Comprehensive articles on your rights as a tenant, the points system, the Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) and the latest legislation. Written by lawyers, accessible for everyone.
The Housing Valuation System (Woningwaarderingsstelsel/WWS)
How the points system works, which factors count and how to calculate the maximum rent price for your home. Including the changes from the Affordable Rent Act.
Read articleYour Rights as a Tenant
Comprehensive overview of your rights as a tenant in the Netherlands. Tenancy protection, notice periods, maintenance, privacy and more.
Read articleThe Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) Procedure
How does the Rent Tribunal work? Steps, costs (only €25), timeline and what to expect. From application to ruling.
Read articleThe Affordable Rent Act (Wet betaalbare huur)
What the Affordable Rent Act (July 2024) means for tenants. The 186-point threshold, impact on mid-range rentals and enforcement from 2025.
Read articleRent Increase: the Rules
Everything about annual rent increases. Maximum percentages, income-dependent increases and how to object.
Read articleDutch rental law
Rental law in the Netherlands is one of the most comprehensive tenant protection systems in Europe. The legislator protects tenants through mandatory legal provisions that may not be modified to the detriment of the tenant. The most important rules are found in Book 7 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek).
"Van de bepalingen van deze afdeling kan niet ten nadele van de huurder worden afgeweken, tenzij de bepaling zelf anders aangeeft. Dit maakt het huurrecht voor woonruimte grotendeels dwingend recht."
— Article 7:265 Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek)
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