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Opzegtermijn

Last updated: 2026-07-22

Opzegtermijn is the notice period required to end a rental agreement, for the tenant and sometimes with different rules for the landlord.

Since 1 July 2024, open-ended contracts are the default. A temporary contract — always with an end date, at most 2 years — is allowed only in listed situations, such as study in another municipality, renovation of your own home, a separation or an emergency. A fixed term outside those situations does not by itself end the tenancy. Unclear notice terms remain a common screening red flag; this glossary does not state separate landlord-notice minima beyond those temporary-contract rules.

Source: Wet vaste huurcontracten, in force 1 July 2024 — Rijksoverheid.nl, 'Mag mijn verhuurder mij een tijdelijk huurcontract aanbieden?'. Verified 2026-09-15.

Related guide: What to Check in a Dutch Rental Contract

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