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De Gelderlander: Scammers rent out fake homes: one family even moved in because a criminal managed to steal the key.
English translation of: https://www.gelderlander.nl/wonen/oplichters-verhuren-nepwoningen-een-gezin-nam-zelfs-al-intrek-omdat-crimineel-sleutel-wist-te-stelen~afa55e40/ with some notes of the editor (RentReturn) "CAUTION Criminals are sophisticated in responding to the 'craziness' […] -
NU: Police arrest suspects who posted fake ads for rental properties.
English translation of: https://www.nu.nl/tech/6142211/politie-houdt-verdachten-aan-die-nepadvertenties-plaatsten-voor-huurwoningen.html "Authorities in Romania have arrested two Romanian suspects who were involved in large-scale online fraud in […] -
NOS: Thousands in deposits are not returned after lease end, ‘landlord just tries’
English translation of: https://nos.nl/artikel/2386388-duizenden-aan-borg-niet-terug-na-einde-huur-verhuurder-probeert-t-gewoon and some notes of the editor (RentReturn). "Commercial landlords of homes regularly do not return the […] -
Is A Rent Reduction Possible?
TL;DR Most people, especially expats and international students renting in the Netherlands, often have trouble understanding the law and regulations […] -
How Do I Get My Deposit Back From My Landlord?
TL;DR When dealing with rental properties, you will be asked for a security deposit by the landlord or real estate […] -
Reclaim OverPaid Service Costs
TL;DR Service costs are costs that are in addition to the basic rent of accommodation.All service costs are upfront/monthly advance […] -
How To Reclaim Illegal Agency Fees?
TL;DR A broker may only charge costs if you ask him to look for a room or home that is not part […]
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