Question 1

Can I Book If I Am Under 18 Years Old?

Accepted Answer

If you are under the age of 18 years old, it is not possible to stay at any of our Dutch properties.

Question 2

Can I Start My Contract On A Later Date Than The Advertised Availability Date?

Accepted Answer

It is not possible to start your contract on a later date than the date which is mentioned in the advertisement. However, it is possible to check-in on a later date than the starting date of the contract.

Question 3

Can I Stay Even Though I Am Not A Student?

Accepted Answer

Only students and interns can book accommodations through Student Housing The Hague. You can book with us if you have proof of your tie to an educational establishment upon check-in 👩‍🎓

E.g. It's May 2021, you'd like to check-in on 1 June 2021 but you are graduating in August 2021. Yes, you can book with us as long as you can show us your proof of enrollment for the year 2020-2021.

Do you have a similar case but still unsure about your situation? Call 0031705680807 or e-mail to help@shth.nl so we can take a look at your situation.

Question 4

I Would Like To Book A 'Student Housing Consult'.

Accepted Answer

The housing market is overwhelmed at this moment. The accommodations are booked before you know it, and before you know it, the new schoolyear is already starting.

If you need any help with housing or understanding your rights as a tenant, you can book a 'Student Housing Consult'. The hourly rate for this consult is 150 EUR., and it is possible to bring along up to 3 other people. The starting rate is one hour, even if you stay less than one hour. After this hour, you will be charged per 15 minutes (e.g. 22 min will be charged as 30 min).

Anything regarding finding housing and rental law can be discussed during this 'Student Housing Consult'. Depending on your topics, you will be having your consult with our lawyer, specialised in rental law or with our 'student housing specialist & educator avoiding scams on the rental market and tenancy law'.

Find some examples of the discussable topics here: 'How To Find Student Housing On A Budget' or 'Student Housing Laws And Regulations'. You can choose and mix the topics for the 'Student Housing Consult'.

E-mail to help@shth.nl to book your 'Student Housing Consult'.

Question 5

When Will The Deposit Be Refunded?

Accepted Answer

For all contracts starting 1 July 2023: Within two weeks after the end of contract. The reimbursement of the deposit will take place utmost within two weeks after the end of contract, as long the following has been met:

All the necessary documents and keys were presented at or before the end date of your contract.
You have confirmed your bank account number. If you have not yet responded to the email requesting your confirmation to which IBAN bank account the funds need to be transferred to, we urge you to do so as soon as possible by replying to this message and mentioning the bank name, account holder, IBAN bank account number and the BIC/SWIFT of your bank.
We have received a proof of de-registration or registration elsewhere. (does not apply for short stays)
There are no unpaid invoices.
There are no outstanding legal issues.

If any of the above issues arise, your deposit will be returned within 4 weeks.

Don't forget to confirm the bank account of which the reimbursement of your deposit should take place.

FYI: Please note that the deposit is always held by the landlord. We can facilitate the deposit reimbursement in coordination with the landlord. We act as intermediaries and do not make final decisions. In some cases, we process the reimbursement on behalf of the landlord, while in other cases, the landlord handles it directly. This varies depending on the landlord.

Question 6

What Is A Valid Proof Of Deregistration And Why Do I Need It?

Accepted Answer

You can report your registration elsewhere within the Netherlands or registration abroad at the municipality where you are registered, or at any government agency abroad. You can make your appointment online or you can go to the municipality in person.

Read more information about deregistration on our blog: Here

Question 7

Why Is The Contract In Dutch?

Accepted Answer

The contract is in Dutch. We do not provide an English contract because of legal reasons and the Dutch law. We understand that not everything might be clear or easy to understand as a non-Dutch speaking person.

You can always contact us if you have any questions regarding the contract, and we can answer all the questions you might have about the contract and the appendixes. We can even schedule a call to answer your specific questions regarding the tenancy agreement. Also translating the contract through Google translate might help quite a lot, and you may ask anybody you know to help you translating or helping you understand its content.

Question 8

At What Date And Time Is The Pre-Check Out Scheduled?

Accepted Answer

Between 09:30 - 16:30 on office days, between 2 and 4 weeks before the end of your stay.

In light of the future check-out, we will arrange a pre-checkout. To give you the opportunity in which state and under which conditions your apartment or room needs to be at the final check-out.

If you are hindered on the date or time and not able to make it to the appointment, you need to notify us beforehand by the latest of 48 hours prior to the exact date and time by email (help@shth.nl) or contact us via your tenant portal. In case you are not present at the address on the corresponding dates and time without an notification prior to stated above, you will be charged an amount of €100,- excl. V.A.T. per time.

Question 9

At What Date And Time Is The Check-Out Scheduled?

Accepted Answer

On the end date of your contract between 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM on office days, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM on Saturday, Sunday, or Holidays.

It may be possible to hold Check-Outs on an earlier date than your end date of the contract. The date and time will be subject to our availability.

Kindly take the following into account:

If you are delayed for any reason, notify us by e-mail with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice, and we will arrange a different date and time. Kindly note the rates applicable if your contract does not end on a holiday or on a Saturday or Sunday, but you would like us to arrange the Check-Out for you on such a day. You can find the rates applicable here*.

Taken into account where the Check-Out takes place and who is present, it goes without saying that in the case of co-living, we cannot check-in or out too late as we have to take the privacy and living pleasure of other housemates into consideration.

*It may be possible to hold check-in/outs in a different time frame than the ones mentioned above, but it will be subject to an additional fee of €250,00. The date and time are in consultation with Student Housing The Hague.

Question 10

Can I Extend My Contract?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, it is not possible to stay longer than your end date stated in your contract. However, if there are any other accommodations available which you are interested in, feel free to apply to those.