RentalContractCheck

Before you send a deposit, let us read the contract with you

The same WhatsApp script shows up again and again: a landlord who is “abroad,” a deposit demanded before any viewing, and keys promised by courier once the money lands. RentalContractCheck gives you a plain-English screen in about a minute — so you can ask better questions before you sign.

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Artikel 1 — Huurprijs
De huurprijs bedraagt EUR 1.450 per maand, all-in. Een uitsplitsing van de servicekosten wordt niet verstrekt.
Artikel 2 — Waarborgsom
Huurder voldoet bij aanvang een waarborgsom gelijk aan drie (3) maanden huur, te weten EUR 4.350.
Artikel 3 — Bemiddelingskosten
Huurder is aan de bemiddelaar eenmalig courtage verschuldigd ter hoogte van EUR 1.450.
Artikel 4 — Inschrijving
Inschrijving in de Basisregistratie Personen op dit adres is niet toegestaan.
Artikel 5 — Duur en opzegging
Deze overeenkomst wordt aangegaan voor bepaalde tijd. Nadere afspraken over opzegging worden mondeling gemaakt.
Artikel 6 — Oplevering
Huurder levert het gehuurde bij het einde van de huur op in de staat waarin het is aanvaard, behoudens normale slijtage.

Every finding names the provision it rests on. Those references come from a verified register, never from the model — so the report cannot invent an article number.

What the screen covers

0+: expats helpedTenants renting in the Netherlands have put a contract or a landlord thread through this screen before signing.
0s: to a first readPaste the contract or upload the PDF; the screen returns while you are still on the page.
€0.00: for the full reportOne payment. The rent check, the registration detail, the letters and the PDF.

Reads

Paste/WhatsApp & chat

PDF/Contracts

DOCX/Word files

NL / EN/Bilingual read

01 — What it reads

Built to catch what expats miss

Start with the WhatsApp thread or the listing. Clause review and next steps come after, explained without jargon.

Scam signal screen

Reads landlord messages, listings and chat threads for deposit-before-viewing asks, the landlord-abroad script, keys-by-courier stories and payment pressure — before you send money. This is the urgent check, and nobody else screens a WhatsApp thread this way.

Clause risk review

Highlights registration bans, oversized deposits, agency fees and vague termination terms, each with the provision it rests on.

Indicative rent check

Places the stated rent against the current WWS bands so you know whether to look further.

For a full points calculation use our rent calculator, or the Huurcommissie Huurprijscheck — free and official.

Actionable next steps

Each finding says what it means and what to ask or fix before you sign, walk away, or escalate.

02 — Run it

Upload the contract, or paste the chat

A PDF of the contract gives the fullest read. A WhatsApp thread or listing works too. No account, and the first screen is free — the full report is €8.99 + VAT.

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It reads the document
Dutch or English, typed or photographed. Scans are transcribed first.
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You get a screen in about a minute
What was flagged, how serious it is, and the article it rests on.
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Quotes are deleted within 24 hours
Never used for training. An informational screen, not legal advice.

Example report

What a screen can look like

Invented sample — not a real customer case. Same layout as your unlocked report.

MEDIUM risk

Deposit

Deposit asked before any viewing

HIGH

“Please transfer the deposit of €2.400 today so I can send the keys by courier.”

Legitimate landlords rarely demand a full deposit before a viewing or a signed contract. Courier-key stories paired with urgency are a frequent red flag.

What to do: Do not transfer money. Ask for an in-person viewing and a draft contract first. If they refuse, walk away.

Legal basis

BW art. 7:261b · Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7 (Wet goed verhuurderschap)For contracts signed on or after 1 July 2023 the deposit may not exceed two months' bare rent, excluding service costs.BW art. 7:261b — Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7 (Wet goed verhuurderschap). Wet goed verhuurderschap; BW art. 7:261b — 2 months' kale huur for contracts signed on/after 1 July 2023. Verified 2026-08-11.

Fees & Costs

Agency fee charged to the tenant

WARNING

“Tenant pays bemiddelingskosten of one month’s rent.”

In many Dutch rental situations, charging the tenant a mediation fee is not allowed when the agent mainly works for the landlord.

What to do: Ask in writing who hired the agent. If it was the landlord, push back on the fee or get advice before paying.

Legal basis

BW art. 7:417 lid 4 · Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7An intermediary may not charge the tenant a fee where it also acts for the landlord on the same property — the dual-representation ban.BW art. 7:417 lid 4 — Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7. BW art. 7:417 lid 4 — dual representation ban on charging the tenant when the agency also acts for the landlord. Verified 2026-08-11.

3 issues · Indicative rent check and full explanations after unlock

Guides before you sign

Short reads on deposits, registration, and what to watch for.

Browse all guides →

Questions

Is this legal advice?: This is an automated informational review, not legal advice. No lawyer-client relationship is created. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified professional.
Do you store my contract?: Your contract text is processed only to generate the report. Document quotes are deleted within 24 hours. Unpaid results expire after 24 hours; if you unlock a report, structured findings (not the original document) are kept for up to 90 days so you can reopen your purchase. Nothing is used for training.
Which files can I use?: PDF and DOCX up to 10 MB, photos and screenshots (JPG, PNG, WebP) up to 6 MB, or pasted text up to 50,000 characters. Scanned contracts and WhatsApp screenshots are read automatically.
What do I get for free vs. paid?: Free: a scam risk score, the number of issues found, and one example issue unlocked when there are two or more. Paid (€8.99 + VAT): every issue explained with severity and what to do, plus a downloadable PDF.