{"id":28735,"date":"2026-01-14T15:45:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelegalcompany.nl\/?p=28735"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:46:43","slug":"do-you-rent-out-residential-or-lodging-space-these-are-your-obligations-under-the-good-landlordship-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelegalcompany.nl\/en\/do-you-rent-out-residential-or-lodging-space-these-are-your-obligations-under-the-good-landlordship-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you rent out residential or lodging space? These are your obligations under the Good Landlordship Act"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you, as an entrepreneur, rent out residential or lodging space to employees, expats or migrant workers? Then the Good Landlordship Act (Wgv) is essential for you. Since 1 July 2023, strict statutory standards have applied, and municipalities have broad enforcement powers. Non-compliance can lead to fines, penalty payments, or even the municipality taking over management of the property.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The seven basic obligations for every landlord<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A good landlord must, in any case, observe the following obligations:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>No discrimination in the selection or allocation of tenants<\/li>\n<li>No intimidation or pressure towards tenants<\/li>\n<li>Deposit of a maximum of 2 months&#8217; net rent<\/li>\n<li>Written lease agreement mandatory<\/li>\n<li>Duty to inform: you must inform the tenant in writing about, among other things, rights, obligations, rent, service charges and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Service charges strictly regulated: only legally permitted costs, plus an annual, transparent settlement, giving the tenant insight into those costs<\/li>\n<li>No double brokerage fees: an intermediary engaged by the landlord may not charge the tenant anything<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For many entrepreneurs, this means that existing contracts and working methods may need to be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Additional rules for housing migrant workers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Do you rent out residential or lodging space to migrant workers? Then the following additionally applies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strict separation of the employment contract and the lease agreement<\/li>\n<li>All information provided in a language the tenant understands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This calls for adapted contracts and good preparation.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Enforcement: what the municipality can do<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In the event of a violation, the municipality can, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>impose an order subject to a penalty payment or an administrative fine;<\/li>\n<li>apply administrative enforcement (remedy at your expense);<\/li>\n<li>make your name public (naming and shaming);<\/li>\n<li>in serious cases, take over management of the property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since 1 January 2024, every municipality has had a reporting point for unwanted rental conduct. As a result, complaints reach the authorities more quickly.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What does this mean for you in concrete terms?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As a landlord, you need to take the following into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check whether a rental permit is required;<\/li>\n<li>Apply the Wgv strictly in recruitment, contracts and management;<\/li>\n<li>Ensure clear, written and verifiable agreements;<\/li>\n<li>Communicate transparently about service charges every year;<\/li>\n<li>Be aware that repeated violations are punished severely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Need help?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Are you unsure whether your lease agreements or rental practices comply with the Good Landlordship Act? Are you already having problems with a tenant and would like advice?<\/p>\n<p>The corporate lawyers of The Legal Company are happy to help you with this. Please feel free to contact us via <a href=\"mailto:info@thelegalcompany.nl\"><strong>info@thelegalcompany.nl<\/strong><\/a> or call <strong>020-3450152<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you, as an entrepreneur, rent out residential or lodging space to employees, expats or migrant workers? Then the Good Landlordship Act (Wgv) is essential for you. Since 1 July 2023, strict statutory standards have applied, and municipalities have broad enforcement powers. 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