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Goed Verhuurderschap (Good Landlordship)

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Goed-Verhuurderschap (Good Landlordship)

The Goed Verhuurderschap Act contains rules that landlords must comply with. Do landlords not comply with these rules? Then the municipality can issue a warning or a fine. Tenants can also report unwanted behavior from landlords.

Who?

This law protects home seekers and tenants against undesirable rental behavior by:

  • Private landlords;
  • Rental intermediaries (agencies that connect tenants with private landlords)
  • Employers who provide accommodation for foreign workers
  • Housing associations

Rules

These are the 7 rules of Goed Verhuurderschap:

  • The landlord may not discriminate against home seekers;
  • The landlord may not threaten or frighten the tenant;
  • The landlord may ask for a maximum of 2 months of rent as a deposit;
  • The landlord must make a written rental agreement;
  • The landlord must properly inform tenants about:
    • Rights and obligations of the tenant regarding the property (which are not stated in the rental agreement);
    • The amount of the deposit and when tenant will get it back if the lease ends;
    • Contact information about how the tenant can reach the landlord;
    • Information about the reporting point of the municipality where tenants can report unwanted rental behavior;
    • The service costs: the landlord must show a complete overview of these costs;
  • The landlord only charges service costs that are stated in the law;
  • The rental agent may not change the tenant any agency fees.

Are you renting to foreign employees?

If so, you must also:

  • Record the rental agreement separately from the work agreement
  • Inform the tenant in writing in a language they understand

Reporting point for tenants:

According to the new law, every municipality must have a reporting point. Tenants and home seekers can report here if the landlord does not comply with the 7 rules of Goed Verhuurderschap.

Rental permit

From January 1st 2024, in some neighborhoods it may be prohibited to rent without a permit. For those neighborhoods, landlords must apply for a rental permit.