Rent Price Protection for Temporary Lease Agreements in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, temporary lease agreements fall under strict rent price protection, crucial in a city with towering housing shortages. The maximum rent price is determined via the housing valuation system (Article 7:245 CC). Use the Rent Price Check on Rijksoverheid.nl or the Amsterdam Rent Check tool to verify. In case of exceedance, you can apply to the Rent Committee for reduction within six months. For temporary contracts, there is no liberalisation threshold; all rental housing in Amsterdam has been protected since 2016, including in popular neighbourhoods such as De Pijp or Oost. The lessor may not demand an excessive deposit (max. two months' rent), despite pressure from the free sector. Upon conversion to an indefinite term, the price remains intact. Disputes: tenants often win in cases of excessive prices, especially against private lessors in the canal belt. Tip: add the point of entry for a current WOZ reference, taking into account Amsterdam's high real estate values. Housing associations such as Ymere must ensure affordability under the Housing Allocation Ordinance. Practical examples: starter homes in Nieuw-West with hidden service charges or Airbnb conversions. The municipality of Amsterdam advises reporting points for illegal subletting. This way, you avoid pitfalls in the struggle for affordable square metres. (248 words)