Are you renting in The Hague? Do you know your rights as a tenant in the Netherlands? If you have a dispute with your landlord or burdened with a legal issue about a property you are renting, there are a number of organisations who will be able to help. Unfortunately, it could sometimes be a cat-and-mouse-game in your search for answers.

In a bid to help internationals with their questions regarding tenants’ rights, the Fair Rent Team ‘Huurteam’ from the Municipality of The Hague has positioned themselves as the first point of contact for legal advice on the rental of residential properties. The team will help assess your situation and inform you accordingly or refer you directly to the appropriate organisation.

You can reach the Fair Rent Team ‘Huurteam’ at huurteam@denhaag.nl, or +31 70 353 27 53, or go to the Fair Rent Team ‘Huurteam’ page.

Below are also some organisations to approach for specific questions on rental and other legal issues:

• The Legal Helpdesk ‘Juridisch Loket’ (in Dutch)
  They will be able to help with all legal issues in the Netherlands for individuals and families that fall within a particular income bracket (€ 30,000 [individuals] and € 60,000 [families]).
• Legal advisors ‘Sociale Raadslieden’
  Help and advice on legal issues for all residents of the Municipality of The Hague.
• The Rent Tribunal ‘Huurcommissie’
  Helps prevent and resolve conflicts between tenants and landlords.
  You can contact the Rent Tribunal if you and your landlord cannot agree on the rental price, the maintenance, or the settlement of service and utilities costs. 
• The Hague Housing Inspection Bureau ‘Haagse Pandbrigade’
  A bureau in the Municipality of The Hague who maintains safety and quality of life in The Hague’s neighbourhoods.
• General legal information about renting a home can be found at the Government of the Netherlands page.