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Income Requirement

The minimum gross income a prospective tenant must earn to be considered for a rental property, a primary and often rigid screening tool used by landlords.

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Crown Molding

A decorative trim applied to the junction where the walls meet the ceiling, adding a classic, finished, and often elegant look to a room.

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Vaulted Ceiling

A high, arched, or angled ceiling that extends up towards the roofline, creating a dramatic sense of space, volume, and openness in a room.

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A modern lighting system that can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app or smart home hub, offering convenience and customizable ambiances.

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A luxury feature where speakers for a sound system are recessed into the ceilings or walls, offering a clean, integrated audio experience.

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A housing model where residents collectively own and manage their own properties, a niche sector in the Netherlands that receives some government support for its creation.

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The Holy Trinity of Inspections

The tenancy lifecycle in the Netherlands is typically bookended by two critically important inspections, with the possibility of a third during your stay. Each serves a distinct legal and practical purpose.

The Move-in Inspection (Opleveringsinspectie bij aanvang): This is arguably the most important meeting you will have with your landlord. Conducted on the day your lease begins, its purpose is to create a detailed, mutual record of the property's exact condition before you move a single box in. The output of this meeting is the condition report (opnamestaat), which acts as the baseline for your entire tenancy. A tenant's role here is not passive observation. You must be an active, meticulous participant, pointing out every scratch, scuff, crack, or non-functioning item to ensure it is documented.

The Final Inspection (Eindinspectie): This takes place at the very end of your lease, usually on the day you hand back the keys. The property's condition is compared directly against the move-in report. Any new damage beyond normal wear and tear will be noted, and the cost of repairs will likely be deducted from your security deposit. To avoid surprises, this process is often split in two. A pre-inspection may be scheduled a week or two before your move-out date. During this pre-inspection, the landlord will point out any issues (e.g., 'these walls need to be repainted white,' 'this hole needs to be filled'). This gives you the opportunity to fix the issues yourself, which is almost always cheaper than having the landlord hire contractors and bill you for it.

Interim Inspections: Can a landlord just pop by to check on things? Absolutely not. A tenant has a legal right to 'quiet enjoyment' of their home. However, a landlord does have the right to inspect the property periodically, provided they have a valid reason and give reasonable notice. A valid reason could be to assess the need for planned maintenance, to show the property to a prospective buyer, or if there is a genuine concern about the property's upkeep. The landlord must request an inspection in advance and schedule it at a mutually agreeable time. They cannot use an inspection clause to harass the tenant or show up unannounced.

The Tenant's Right to Be Present

It is your fundamental right to be present at every inspection. Never, under any circumstances, should you waive this right or allow an inspection to happen in your absence. This is particularly true for the move-in and final inspections. The inspection report is a legal document that you will be asked to sign. Signing a report without having been present to verify its contents is a catastrophic mistake. It is equivalent to signing a blank check. If you cannot be there in person, you can authorize a trusted representative to attend on your behalf, but someone must be there to protect your interests. An agent who pressures you to skip the inspection because they are 'in a hurry' is not acting in your best interest and should be viewed with suspicion.

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