Housing and rent in the Netherlands
Deposits, rent increases, notice and eviction. Each answer cites the article or section it rests on.
5 questions
- How do I end my rental contract in the Netherlands, and what notice applies?Tenant: notice equal to the rent period, at least one month, by registered letter, no reason needed. Landlord: at least three months and a statutory ground. With a model letter.
- Am I paying too much rent under the points system (WWS)?If your rent is higher than the maximum the points system says your home is worth, you are paying too much. For self-contained homes with up to 186 points
- Can my landlord terminate my rental contract?Short answer
- My landlord won't return my deposit — what are my rights?Under Dutch law, a residential landlord must return your deposit (waarborgsom) within 14 days after the tenancy ends — or within 30 days if part of it is
- Can my landlord increase my rent, and by how much?Short answer: Yes, in principle your landlord can raise the rent once per year, but how much and how it must be done depends on the sector your home falls