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How to spot a rental scam in the Netherlands

Scammers know renters in the Netherlands have to act fast. These warning signs and five checks help you spot a fake listing before you send any money.

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Renting with a pet in the Netherlands

No Dutch law allows or bans pets in rental homes. What counts is your lease. If it contains a pet ban, your landlord can't remove your pet themselves; only a court can decide that, after weighing both sides. Nuisance and damage are always your responsibility. So always ask before you sign whether your pet is welcome.

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Unfurnished, semi-furnished or furnished

Almost every Dutch rental listing says kaal, gestoffeerd or gemeubileerd. The difference is what’s already in the home, what you bring yourself and what you pay for it. Here’s how to read it.