Dutch rental law, in plain English
Rent in Holland: know your rights as a tenant
Clear, practical guides for expats renting in the Netherlands, from rent caps and deposits to the Huurcommissie. Written by someone who works in Dutch property management every day, with no legal jargon.
Your guides to renting in the Netherlands
New to renting in the Netherlands? Start with the complete guide that ties every topic together, from contracts and deposits to your rights. Read the complete guideTenant Rights
Everything you need to know about your rights as a tenant, from rent protection to the Huurcommissie.
Read guide →Is Your Rent Too High?
Find out if you are overpaying and learn how to use the official rent check tool to calculate your maximum rent.
Read guide →Huurcommissie Complaint
File a complaint with the Huurcommissie step by step, including the costs, the timeline, and what to expect as an expat.
Read guide →Rental Deposit Rules
Get your deposit back in full: the maximum amount, the return deadlines, and what to do if your landlord refuses to pay.
Read guide →Rent Increases
Learn the maximum rent increase percentages for 2026 and exactly how to object if your landlord is charging too much.
Read guide →The Affordable Rent Act
The 2024 law that capped rents for many more homes, and how to check if yours is now legally too high.
Read guide →Stop fighting your landlord alone
Formal Dutch letters with full English translations, ready to send. Object to a rent increase, demand your deposit back, dispute service charges, and more.
See the templatesAbout Rent in Holland
Rent in Holland is run by Rick, a housing professional based in the Netherlands with years of hands-on experience in property management. This site was created to help expats navigate the Dutch rental market with confidence, with the practical answers I give in everyday practice.