A Dutch tenancy contract can hide clauses that are not even legal, from unlimited rent increases to fines that go far beyond what the law allows. We read it in plain English and tell you exactly what to watch for.
Dutch law overrides an unfair clause even if you already signed it. The problem is knowing it is there. These are the ones we look for first.
Wording that lets the landlord raise your rent by more than the law permits, or every year without limit. These are common and often unenforceable.
Late payment or breach fines that pile up far beyond a reasonable amount. Dutch courts regularly strike these down as excessive.
Clauses used to dodge your normal tenant protection on ending the lease. Sometimes valid, often misused against people who do not know the rules.
Service charges with no clear breakdown and no annual statement. You have a right to a real afrekening, and to reclaim what was overcharged.
Deposit terms designed to make it hard to get your money back. We tell you what is normal and what is not.
We sense check the rent itself against the WWS points system, so a review can also reveal you are simply paying too much.
Not legal jargon. A short, clear document that tells you what your contract says, what is risky, and what to do next.
Already signed? A review still pays off. An unfair clause does not become valid just because it is in a signed contract, and an illegal rent can be challenged at the Huurcommissie within the legal window. It is rarely too late to know where you stand.
About to sign? This is the best 149 euro you can spend. Fixing a clause before you sign is far easier than fighting it later.
We would rather you understand the process than rush in. Here are the things tenants ask us most.
Prefer to just talk it through first? Reach out and we will tell you honestly whether a review is worth it for your situation.
Talk to usEither. Before signing is ideal, because it is much easier to get a clause changed when the landlord still wants you as a tenant. But a review after signing is still valuable, since unfair clauses can be unenforceable and an illegal rent can often still be challenged.
Then we tell you, and we explain your options. A contract review and a rent reduction case fit together naturally. If you decide to challenge the rent at the Huurcommissie, that part runs on no cure, no pay.
For the contract review itself, yes, it is a single fixed fee agreed up front. If you later choose to pursue a separate rent reduction case, that is the no cure no pay service, with its own clear terms shown before anything starts.
We do not override it ourselves. Dutch tenancy law does. Many clauses that breach tenant protection are simply not enforceable, whatever the contract says. Our job is to identify them and tell you how to act on that.
Before a paid review, see in two minutes whether your rent is already too high.
Read more RelatedGot a rent rise letter too? Check if the increase is legal under the 2026 caps.
Read more CostsHow the 149 euro review sits alongside no cure no pay rent reduction.
Read moreSend it over and get a clear, human read on what you are signing. One fixed fee, no Dutch required, no nasty surprises later.
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