Rental Contract Review Netherlands
Dutch rental contracts are written in Dutch legal language, and some landlords count on expats not reading them. Deposits above the legal norm, service costs that quietly cover things they should not, temporary contracts dressed up as permanent ones, penalty clauses that would never survive a judge. You should know all of this before you sign, not after.
We review your contract line by line and give you a plain-English summary of what you are agreeing to, what is standard, what is negotiable and what is simply not allowed under Dutch tenancy law. Dutch tenant protection is among the strongest in Europe, but only for tenants who know their rights.
Who this is for
- Expats about to sign their first Dutch rental contract
- Tenants asked for unusual deposits, fees or clauses
- Renters on temporary contracts unsure what happens when the term ends
- Anyone whose landlord is pressuring them to sign today
What is included
Full contract review
Every clause read in the original Dutch, checked against current tenancy law and summarized for you in clear English.
Deposit and cost check
We verify the deposit, service costs, agency fees and rent level against what Dutch law actually permits.
Contract type explained
Fixed term, indefinite, diplomatic clause: we explain exactly what your contract type means for your notice rights and your landlord’s.
Negotiation points
A short list of what to push back on and the wording to use, or we raise it with the landlord for you.
How it works
- 01
Send the draft
Email or WhatsApp us the contract the moment you receive it.
- 02
We review fast
You get our full assessment quickly, because we know signing deadlines in this market are short.
- 03
Sign with confidence
You sign a contract you understand, with the risky clauses removed or renegotiated.
We review contracts as relocation specialists, not as a law firm. For genuine legal disputes we connect you with tenancy lawyers from our professional network, a network built over years of working alongside embassies and consulates.
Frequently asked questions
How high can a deposit legally be?
For most contracts signed today the deposit is capped at twice the basic monthly rent. If a landlord asks for more, that is a red flag we will address before you pay a cent.
My contract forbids registering at the address. Is that allowed?
No. If you legally live there, you are entitled to register with the municipality, and a clause forbidding it is a warning sign about the landlord. We treat this as a serious issue, since registration underpins your BSN and insurance.
What does furnished mean for my contract and my rent?
Furniture is charged through service costs, which must reflect the real value of what is provided. We check that an aging sofa is not costing you a premium every month, and that the inventory list matches what is actually in the home.
Do not sign it yet
Send us the contract first. One review now is cheaper than one bad clause later.
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Johanna will personally review your situation and reply within one business day, usually much sooner. For anything urgent, message us on WhatsApp.
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