Question 1

What Are The Extra Fees With Rooms For Stays Shorter Than Twelve Months?

Accepted Answer

All stays shorter than twelve months are subject to additional fees

The following rates and price plans apply to the rental periods of Dependent Living Accommodations (DLA) such as rooms.

All additional fees are processed monthly

Short stay accommodations:

4 months: + €50,00 p/m
3 months: + €60,00 p/m
2 months: + €80,00 p/m
1 month: + €120,00
less than 1 month: + €240,00

Long stay accommodations:

12 months: the standard rate as mentioned in the advertisement
11 months: + €12,00 p/m
10 months: + €16,00 p/m
9 months: + €20,00 p/m
8 months: + €25,00 p/m
7 months: + €30,00 p/m
6 months: + €35,00 p/m
5 months: + €45,00 p/m

Note: The total amount of months are rounded down. If you are staying e.g. 4 months and 20 days, the additional fee will be calculated as 4 months.

Question 2

Do I Need To Pay A Security Deposit For Booking My Accommodation?

Accepted Answer

The deposit is a standard security fee that has to be paid when booking your accommodation.

The deposit equals to twice the flat rate rent for both independent accommodations (whole apartments or houses) and dependent accommodations (rooms). The flat rate is not the advertised price, but always less than the advertised price. The deposit will be refunded within two weeks after the contract end date if everything is in order with the accommodation, keys are returned, i/a deregistration evidence has been provided and other contractual obligations have been met.

Question 3

How Long Can I Stay?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your stay is determined by the specific accommodation you wish to rent. Each accommodation listing provides information on the allowed length of stay. While some accommodations allow for a stay of 5 months, others require a commitment of 12 months. Please note that all stays are fixed and cannot be extended. This policy is in place to encourage housing market turnover. For further details on the type of contract and termination possibilities, please read here.

Question 4

Which Extra Costs Can I Expect With An Excl. Rate?

Accepted Answer

When the price is exclusive (excl), it means that only the monthly fixed costs, such as the flat rate and furniture, are included. Additional costs for utilities, internet, and other amenities are not covered. A break-down of these costs can be found in your rental agreement.

APARTMENT RENTAL

When renting an entire apartment, please note that there will be additional costs of approximately 430 EUR per month. These costs cover utilities such as gas, water, electricity, internet, and other possible amenities, which might be different per accommodation.

➡️ When renting an apartment with students, you may be eligible for municipality tax exemptions 🙌🥳. This could save you approx. €25 per person per month.

LONG-STAY ROOM RENTAL

For private bedrooms in shared accommodations (rooms), you can expect an additional amount of approximately €204.50 per month. This cost covers utilities such as gas, water, electricity, internet, and other possible amenities, which might be different per accommodation.

SHORT-STAY ROOM

However, when renting a short-stay room, please note that the additional amount is approximately €177.50 per month. This cost is lower because there are no taxes involved when booking a short-stay.

HOMESTAY

All mentioned rental prices for homestays are inclusive of the total rent. There are no additional charges for utilities or other amenities.

Important Information; 💡 (NOT APPLICABLE TO HOMESTAYS)

At the end of your stay, or annually, you will receive a settlement for all advance payments. The actual costs will be based on your actual usage. If your usage exceeds the advance payments, you will need to cover the difference. Conversely, if your actual costs are lower than the advance payments, you will receive a refund.

Question 5

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 6

Is Cleaning Included In The Rent?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning is included in some rental agreements. It depends on the accommodation. If it is included, it will be stated explicitly in the advertisement and in the contract.

Cleaning refers to surface cleaning of the indoor common area's which are reachable without the use of a ladder.

If you would like to have periodically cleaning or if you need any one-time cleaning done, you can book one with us. In this case, you can choose between a surface cleaning or a deep cleaning of different areas such as; common areas, bedroom(s), garden etc.

Question 7

Is Registration At The Municipality Possible?

Accepted Answer

Registration is mandatory by Dutch law for all stays longer than 4 months, and therefore you are also obligated to register yourself as soon as possible when the contract enters into force. Kindly note this may be a different date than the contract signing date!

Dutch law does not require registration for any stays shorter than 4 months. For that reason, we explicitly exclude this possibility with short stay contracts (stays for four or less months). The main reason for this is that of the administrative hassle like taxes and the deregistration process. Therefore, short stay accommodations are often more favorable priced.

Find more information about registration on our blog