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The Affordable Rent Act (Wet betaalbare huur): How the 2024 Law Could Lower Your Rent
Since 1 July 2024, the Wet betaalbare huur caps rent on Dutch homes up to 186 WWS points. How it works, who it helps, and how to tell if you're overpaying in 2026.
3 June 2026 · Luca Stradmann
Amsterdam Rental Scams (2026): 10 Red Flags + the Official Checklist Before You Pay
Rental scams cost Dutch renters €223,075 in 2024. The 10 red flags, how to verify a landlord in 10 minutes, and the exact 4 steps to take if you've been scammed.
3 June 2026 · Luca Stradmann
Dutch Rental Contracts in 2026: 'Model A vs Model B' and the 2024 Law, Explained
Since 1 July 2024, most Dutch tenants get an indefinite contract by default. What 'Model A vs Model B' really means, the exceptions, and your rights as a tenant.
3 June 2026 · Luca Stradmann
How to Check if Your Amsterdam Rent Is Legal (WWS Points + Huurcommissie), Step by Step
A free, step-by-step way to check if your Dutch rent is legal in 2026 using the WWS points calculator and the Huurcommissie, plus how to get money back within 6 months.
3 June 2026 · Luca Stradmann
Renting in Amsterdam as an International (2026): The Complete Guide
How renting in Amsterdam works in 2026: the 3 housing types, the new contract law, rent caps, what landlords need (3-4x rent), and how to avoid scams.
3 June 2026 · Luca Stradmann
Social vs Middle vs Free-Sector Housing in the Netherlands (2026), Explained
The 3 types of Dutch rental housing in 2026: social (≤€932.93), middle (144-186 points), and free-sector (€1,228.07+). What each means for internationals.
3 June 2026 · Luca Stradmann