Rental dispute with your landlord: your rights as a tenant

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Rental dispute with your landlord: your rights as a tenant

Dispute with your landlord about maintenance, rent increase or eviction? Read about your tenant rights.

Common rental disputes

As a tenant in the Netherlands you enjoy extensive tenant protection. Common disputes include maintenance issues, unlawful rent increases, and eviction threats.

Maintenance and defects

Your landlord must keep the property in good condition. Options for unresolved defects: Rent Tribunal for temporary rent reduction, municipality enforcement for health risks, or court proceedings for urgent issues.

Rent increases

Social housing has legal maximums. Since the Affordable Rent Act (2024), mid-range rentals also have maximum prices based on the points system.

Eviction

Your landlord cannot simply terminate your lease. Strict grounds apply and a court order is required.

Contact Arslan & Arslan Advocaten at 070 4500 300.

Frequently asked questions

Can my landlord just evict me?
No, your landlord cannot simply evict you. Strict grounds apply and a court order is required.
What can I do about deferred maintenance?
You can contact the Rent Tribunal for temporary rent reduction, the municipality for health risks, or start court proceedings.
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