Tijdelijk huurcontract
Last updated: 2026-07-22
A tijdelijk huurcontract is a fixed-term or temporary rental agreement with an agreed end date or limited duration.
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.
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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