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Renting a house in the Netherlands
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I have some issues and contract disputes with my landlord on the room/house that I am renting. Can ACCESS provide me with some legal advice or is there a legal authority that I can go to or consult regarding these issues?
ACCESS cannot offer legal advice directly. However, the following organisations can assist you concerning disputes with your landlord:
- Fair rent commission (Huurcommisie): this is an independent organisation that mediates differences between you and the landlord about maintenance, rental price and costs of additional services. You can visit their website on www.huurcommissie.nl (in Dutch only) or contact them for free and in English. Their telephone number is:0800-4887243 (free of charge). The huurcommissie deals with issues between tenant and landlord both for social housing and for free rent.
- Dutch Legal Desk (Het Juridisch Loket): this is a legal desk that will help you with legal questions including those about property rentals. You may contact them via their website Juridischloket.nl (in Dutch only) or call them at 0800 8020 (free of charge)
- WOON: this is an independent not-for-profit organisation formerly known as Wijksteunpunten Wonen and merged with Amsterdams Steunpunt Wonen. It offers free advice and support on tenancy rights if you live in Amsterdam. It is funded by Amsterdam city council and their services, and other services have expanded to include support for homeowners and potential buyers. You can visit their website on www.wooninfo.nl/english.
If you need a list of lawyers in your area who could offer you legal advice, please contact the ACCESS Helpdesk here
An overview of the rules regarding renting a house/apartment in the Netherlands is available on https://www.government.nl/topics/housing/rented-housing