Hospitaverhuur (Lodger Rental)
Understanding the Dutch rental term "Hospitaverhuur" and what it means for tenants in the Netherlands.
Definition
A specific type of rental where the landlord lives in the same property and rents out a room to a tenant. Hospitaverhuur has a unique trial period: during the first nine months, the landlord can end the tenancy without needing to go to court or provide a specific reason.
When you'll encounter this
You will encounter hospitaverhuur when renting a room from someone who lives in the same house, which is common in cities with tight housing markets.
Example
A homeowner in Amsterdam rents out a spare bedroom in their apartment. During the first nine months, they decide the arrangement is not working and give you notice to leave within a reasonable period.
Practical tip
Be aware that during the first nine months of a hospitaverhuur arrangement, your tenant protections are very limited. After nine months, you gain standard huurbescherming, making it much harder for the landlord to end the tenancy.
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