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Fixed expenses in a divorce: who pays what for an owner-occupied home or a rental home?
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Fixed expenses in a divorce: who pays what for an owner-occupied home or a rental home?

During a divorce, both partners often remain responsible for paying fixed expenses, such as the mortgage or rent, until final agreements have been made. This can lead to uncertainty and financial stre

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Customer not paying due to defects? These are your rights as a business owner
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Customer not paying due to defects? These are your rights as a business owner

You have performed work or delivered goods, but your customer refuses to pay due to alleged defects. For many entrepreneurs, this is a familiar and frustrating situation. The invoice remains unpaid, w

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How much security deposit can a landlord ask for?
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How much security deposit can a landlord ask for?

When you rent a property, the landlord often asks for a security deposit - usually referred to as a deposit. This amount serves as a guarantee for any rent arrears or damages. But how much deposit can

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Deposit for temporary rental: short stay, AirBnB and temporary contracts
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Deposit for temporary rental: short stay, AirBnB and temporary contracts

Increasingly, landlords rent out homes temporarily: via short stay, AirBnB or a temporary rental contract.Even with these forms of rental, a deposit is almost always required. But what are the rules✓

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Home swap: what are your rights and what should you watch out for?
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Home swap: what are your rights and what should you watch out for?

Home exchange can be a good solution if you need another home quickly, without having to be on a long waiting list. Especially tenants in the social housing sector make use of home exchange. But this

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Everything you need to know about the security deposit (deposit) when renting
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Everything you need to know about the security deposit (deposit) when renting

When you rent a home or commercial space, the landlord often asks for a security deposit – commonly called a ‘deposit’ in practice. This amount serves as security for the landlord, f

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Getting your security deposit back at the end of the lease: what should you pay attention to?
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Getting your security deposit back at the end of the lease: what should you pay attention to?

When the tenancy ends, you naturally want your deposit back as soon as possible. Yet this often leads to disputes. Some landlords return the deposit too late or withhold an amount without a clear reas

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Rent increase: what are your rights as a tenant?
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Rent increase: what are your rights as a tenant?

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 increase the rent without limit✓ Strict legal rules

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Security deposit (deposit) when renting: everything you need to know
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Security deposit (deposit) when renting: everything you need to know

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Expats and tenant protection upon termination of the lease
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Expats and tenant protection upon termination of the lease

Many expats think that their tenancy agreement in the Netherlands can be terminated just like that as soon as the landlord wants. Fortunately, that is not the case. In the Netherlands, there is a stro

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Everything you need to know about the Rent Tribunal
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Everything you need to know about the Rent Tribunal

Heeft u als huurder of verhuurder een conflict over de huurprijs, servicekosten, of achterstallig onderhoud✓ In veel gevallen is de Huurcommissie procedure de eerste en meest laagdrempelige stap om to

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Renovation and rent increase for commercial premises: rights of tenant and landlord
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Renovation and rent increase for commercial premises: rights of tenant and landlord

Many entrepreneurs who rent a shop, office, or hospitality business sooner or later have to deal with the landlord's renovation plans. Think of major maintenance, remodeling, or sustainability upgrade

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Bankruptcy and the lease agreement: what happens to your business premises?
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Bankruptcy and the lease agreement: what happens to your business premises?

When a company goes bankrupt, this has major consequences for ongoing contracts, including the lease agreement for the business premises. But what exactly happens to the lease when the tenant goes ban

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Rent arrears and termination of commercial premises
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Rent arrears and termination of commercial premises

Many entrepreneurs rent business premises for their shop, restaurant or office. But what happens if you temporarily cannot pay the rent and rent arrears arise✓ The consequences can be serious: the lan

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Subletting of business premises: what is and is not allowed?
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Subletting of business premises: what is and is not allowed?

Many entrepreneurs who rent a business premises wonder if they can sublet their property (partially). For instance, because they do not fully use the space or want to temporarily generate additional i

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Substitution in commercial premises: what are your rights as a tenant?
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Substitution in commercial premises: what are your rights as a tenant?

As an entrepreneur, you can rent commercial premises in the Netherlands. But what happens if you want to transfer your business, for example by selling it or closing it✓ In that case, tenant substitut

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Expats and letting agencies: which fees are prohibited?
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Expats and letting agencies: which fees are prohibited?

Many expats rent a home in the Netherlands through a real estate agent or letting agency. Often, in addition to the rent and deposit, they also have to pay extra fees, such as “administration fe

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Expats and co-tenancy: rights when partner or family comes along
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Expats and co-tenancy: rights when partner or family comes along

Many expats do not only move to the Netherlands, but also bring their partner or family with them. Often, the question arises: does the partner also have tenant rights? And what happens if the rental

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Expats and rent price check at the Rent Tribunal
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Expats and rent price check at the Rent Tribunal

Many expats in the Netherlands pay a high rent for their home. Often they don’t know that the rent can be assessed by the Rent Tribunal. This is an independent body that determines whether the r

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Expats and short stay contracts: Rent or hotel?
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Expats and short stay contracts: Rent or hotel?

Many expats rent a property in the Netherlands via a short stay contract. This seems convenient, as it is flexible and tailored to a temporary stay. But legally speaking, there are major pitfalls with

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Step-by-step guide for expats with rental issues in the Netherlands
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Step-by-step guide for expats with rental issues in the Netherlands

Many expats are not sure what steps to take when a problem arises with their landlord. With this overview you will know exactly what to do.1. Check your contractRead the rental agreement carefully.Pay

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Tenancy law for expats in the Netherlands: everything you need to know about security deposits, tenancy agreements, and tenant protection
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Tenancy law for expats in the Netherlands: everything you need to know about security deposits, tenancy agreements, and tenant protection

As an expat, renting a home in the Netherlands can be a challenge. The housing market is tight, contracts are often drafted in Dutch, and expats regularly run into problems such as a high deposit, tem

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Discrimination against expats in the housing market: what are your rights?
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Discrimination against expats in the housing market: what are your rights?

Expats looking for housing in the Netherlands often find that they are treated differently than Dutch tenants. They sometimes have to pay a higher deposit, face stricter conditions, or are even refuse

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Tenant protection for expats: the same rights as Dutch tenants
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Tenant protection for expats: the same rights as Dutch tenants

Many expats who rent a home in the Netherlands believe that they have fewer rights than Dutch tenants. Landlords and real estate agents sometimes deliberately create that impression, for example by sa

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Expats and temporary rental contracts: pitfalls and rights
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Expats and temporary rental contracts: pitfalls and rights

Many expats in the Netherlands rent a property with a temporary lease. Landlords and brokers often use this form of contract to maintain flexibility. For expats this seems logical: they usually stay i

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Service costs and expats: often too high or unjustly passed on
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Service costs and expats: often too high or unjustly passed on

Many expats who rent a home in the Netherlands, in addition to the rent, they also pay service costs. These are costs for, for example, energy, cleaning or maintenance of communal areas. Unfortunately

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Tenant law and deposit for expats in the Netherlands
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Tenant law and deposit for expats in the Netherlands

Expats who come to the Netherlands to work or study almost always have to deal with renting a property. This usually also includes a security deposit. Unfortunately, expats often run into problems: fr

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Checklist for expats when signing a rental contract in the Netherlands
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Checklist for expats when signing a rental contract in the Netherlands

Renting a home in the Netherlands as an expat can be exciting and challenging. The housing market is tight, the contracts are often written in Dutch, and the rules around the deposit (security deposit

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Discrimination and inequality: may expats be charged a higher security deposit than Dutch nationals?
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Discrimination and inequality: may expats be charged a higher security deposit than Dutch nationals?

Expats who rent a home in the Netherlands often have to deal with higher security deposits than Dutch tenants. While Dutch people usually pay 1 or 2 months' deposit, expats are sometimes asked for 3 o

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How Expats Can Get Their Deposit Back After Leaving the Netherlands
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How Expats Can Get Their Deposit Back After Leaving the Netherlands

Many expats return to their homeland or move to a new destination after their stay in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, it often happens that they do not get their deposit back in full or at all. Landlo

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Common mistakes expats make when renting in the Netherlands
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Common mistakes expats make when renting in the Netherlands

For many expats, the Dutch rental market is unfamiliar territory. A new country, a foreign language, and a tight housing market mean that expats sometimes quickly sign a contract without foreseeing al

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Security deposit in expat rental contracts: why expats often pay more
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Security deposit in expat rental contracts: why expats often pay more

Expats moving to the Netherlands almost always have to deal with a security deposit (deposit) when renting a home. While Dutch tenants usually pay one or two months' deposit, we see that expats often

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Deposits and expats: what should foreign tenants in the Netherlands watch out for?
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Deposits and expats: what should foreign tenants in the Netherlands watch out for?

Expats who rent a home in the Netherlands almost always have to deal with a security deposit (deposit). Unfortunately, it often happens that expats pay too much deposit or do not get their deposit bac

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Security deposit for room rental and student housing
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Security deposit for room rental and student housing

Many students and young people rent a room in a student house or through a private landlord. When signing the rental agreement, a security deposit (deposit) is often requested. But how much deposit is

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Security deposit and rent arrears: may the landlord offset the deposit against rent arrears?
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Security deposit and rent arrears: may the landlord offset the deposit against rent arrears?

The deposit (security deposit) is intended as security for the landlord. A frequently asked question is whether the landlord may use the deposit to offset rent arrears. The answer is: yes, but under s

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When can the landlord withhold the deposit?
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When can the landlord withhold the deposit?

When renting a property, you often pay a deposit. This amount is intended as security for the landlord. However, at the end of the rental period there is often a discussion: when can the landlord with

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Deposit (bond) when renting: complete guide for tenants and landlords
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Deposit (bond) when renting: complete guide for tenants and landlords

When you rent a property in the Netherlands, you almost always have to deal with a deposit, often simply called a bond. This amount is intended as security for the landlord, but often leads to conflic

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Buying a home as an expat in the Netherlands: Opportunities and Legal Aspects
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Buying a home as an expat in the Netherlands: Opportunities and Legal Aspects

More and more expats prefer to buy a house in the Netherlands rather than rent. Consider high rental costs, owning a home maybe more appealing. However, there are specific rules and considerations for

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Tenancy law for expats in the Netherlands: what should you pay attention to?
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Tenancy law for expats in the Netherlands: what should you pay attention to?

Many expats who come to the Netherlands initially rent a home. This can be an apartment, a family house or a studio. But the Dutch rental market has strict rules, and landlords do not always use them

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The Security Deposit for Renting a Home: Your Rights as a Tenant
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The Security Deposit for Renting a Home: Your Rights as a Tenant

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The Security Deposit in Renting a Property: Your Rights as a Tenant
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The Security Deposit in Renting a Property: Your Rights as a Tenant

Renting a property often goes hand in hand with paying a security deposit or bond. This deposit provides the landlord with financial certainty in case of damage to the property or if the tenant fails

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Division of the Marital Home in a Divorce: Everything You Need to Know
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Division of the Marital Home in a Divorce: Everything You Need to Know

One of the most complex and emotionally charged aspects of a divorce is the division of the matrimonial home. The question of who may continue to live in the home, how the value of the house is determ

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