
Security deposit when renting in the Netherlands: rules, deadlines and refund
This article explains the rules under Dutch law, which apply to residential property rented in the Netherlands. If you rent a home here, these rules

This article explains the rules under Dutch law, which apply to residential property rented in the Netherlands. If you rent a home here, these rules

Written by Ömür Arslan, attorney at Arslan Advocaten. Registered in the legal practice areas register of the Netherlands Bar for tenancy law and social security

Each year, many tenants in the Netherlands face a rent increase. Sometimes this seems self-evident, but did you know that a landlord may not simply

If the landlord does not return your deposit after the tenancy has ended, the safe route starts with evidence and a clear written refund letter.

Many expats think their tenancy in the Netherlands can be ended the moment the landlord wants. Fortunately that is not so. The Netherlands has strong

If your landlord gives notice, the tenancy does not end by itself. Unless you consent in writing, the lease remains in force under Article 7:272(1)

The Huurcommissie handles certain disputes between tenants and landlords of residential property, mainly about rent level, rent increases, maintenance defects and service or utility charges.

When renting a house, you often pay a security deposit (deposit). The deposit provides the landlord with security in case of damage or unpaid rent.