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Renting in the Netherlands, explained.
Clear, practical guides for landlords and tenants — contracts, the latest rules, legal duties and your rights, all in plain language.
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Renting out your property in the Netherlands: the complete guide
Everything a landlord needs to rent out a home in the Netherlands — contracts, the 2024 rules, legal duties, safety and finding the right tenant.
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Renting a home in the Netherlands: a guide for internationals
How renting works in the Netherlands — from searching and viewings to contracts, deposits, registration and your rights as a tenant.
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Detailed answers to the questions landlords ask us most.
How to rent out your property to expats in Amsterdam
A step-by-step guide to renting out a house, apartment or studio in Amsterdam, from setting the rent to the check-in, plus the rules that apply.
Which rental contract is right for your property? (Types A, B & C)
Dutch tenants can build up tenancy rights to your home. Compare contract types A, B and C, and the 2024 rules, to keep control of your property.
Renting out your property: the new 2024 rules
Two laws changed Dutch renting on 1 July 2024: a ban on temporary contracts and an expanded points system that caps mid-segment rents.
Temporary rental in the Netherlands: what's still possible
Since the Fixed Rental Contracts Act of 1 July 2024, fixed-term leases are limited. Here are the exceptions that still let you rent out temporarily.
Rules and regulations for renting out your property
Dutch rental law for landlords: rent protection, contract types, rent caps under the points system, allowed increases, energy labels and smoke detectors.
Are smoke detectors mandatory? The Dutch rules for landlords
Smoke detectors have been mandatory in every Dutch home since 1 July 2022. Here is what landlords must install, where, and who is responsible.
Airbnb in Amsterdam: rules, permits and limits
Amsterdam caps Airbnb at 30 nights a year and demands a permit, registration number and tax filing. Here is what applies before you list.