Wijksteunpunt Tenants rights Wonen in the Netherlands

There are many rules and regulations protecting tenants rights in the Netherlands. Many tenants, especially expats, arent sufficiently aware of this. We would like to help you, free of charge, with all your questions regarding renting and living in Amsterdam.

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As a tenant you have rights: the law always has the final say, regardless of whats in your lease. There are rules regarding rent control, furnishing and service charges. Housing agencies in Amsterdam have to abide by the rules and can be held accountable if you  are being charged too much rent. So-called temporary leases often in fact arent actually temporary. You might not have to leave  when your lease ends. You can make the landlord do the necessary maintenance.  You cannot be evicted from your home for starting legal procedures.  More and more landlords try to overcharge unsuspecting expats. 

The Wijksteunpunten Wonen:

W  ill give you free information, advice and support regarding renting and housing. Form an independent and professional organisation.  n  Are in every part of the city. There is always a Wijksteunpunt Wonen in your neighborhood.
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Which questions might the Wijksteunpunt Wonen be able to answer?

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A  re my rent or my service charges too high? How can I get the landlord to do the necessary repairs?  What can I do if the landlord ends my lease?  What are my rights when my house is getting renovated?  How do I find housing?  And many other questions regarding renting accommodation. 

Who does the Wijksteunpunt Wonen work for?

The Wijksteunpunt Wonen helps tenants, resident groups and people looking for housing. Some Wijksteunpunten also help owner-occupants.

What does it cost?

The Wijksteunpunt Wonens services are free of charge.

Website
More information is available on our Dutch-language websites www.wswonen.nl The Wijksteunpunten Wonen website. n www.huurders.info A website dedicated to tenants rights.
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How to contact the Wijksteunpunten Wonen

The Wijksteunpunt Wonen contact information is available on the www.wswonen.nl website. You can call and make an appointment or visit during their walk-in times, please bring your lease. You can also ask questions via the website. @wswonen facebook.com/wswonen

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