Checklist for renting a property in Amsterdam

Formulate a comprehensive proposal that includes all the terms and conditions under which you wish to rent the property. Add a description of yourself and if applicable of your co-tenant/occupant.
Please note that a proposal is not free of obligation. If your proposal is accepted, this creates a legally-binding tenancy agreement (article 6.217 BW).

We send your proposal, including your personal written introduction, to the landlord/owner of the property. We provide the landlord/owner with further information and advice. The final decision on whether to accept a proposal always lies with the landlord/owner.
Please note that if your proposal is accepted this creates a legally-binding tenancy agreement (article 6.217 BW).

As soon as an agreement is reached on the terms and conditions, this creates a legally-binding tenancy agreement under Dutch law. The tenancy agreement is subject to a positive screening to be performed by Interhouse.
A screening is a formality and almost always turns out positive, because the requested information is a substantiation of your situation as communicated to us. In addition, we assume that a candidate tenant has made the correct estimate in terms of fixed monthly (housing) costs and income.

This document needs to be signed and returned to us.  You will receive a link to our digital signing program SigningHub.

You need to provide ID and proof of income. The list below contains the documents we require. A separate e-mail will invite you to sign up to our digital vault, into which you can securely upload your personal information. We will inform you if any additional documentation is required.

Required documents according to situation:

Paid employment
– Three recent, original PDF pay slips
– Originally generated PDF bank statements showing the credits of these salaries
– Signed employment contract
– Color photo of a valid ID of all residents
– If applicable, a color photo of the front and back of the residence permit of all residents
– Landlord’s statement if you are currently renting a property in the Netherlands

Entrepreneur
– Accountant/bookkeeper’s statement with the net profit of the past three years
– Recent extract from the Chamber of Commerce
– Color photo of a valid ID of all residents
– If applicable, a color photo of the front and back of the residence permit of all residents
– Landlord’s statement if you are currently renting a property in the Netherlands

If you are managing director, the accountant/bookkeeper’s statement does not apply, but the following documents for demonstrating your income applies instead:
– Three recent, original PDF pay slips
– Original generated PDF bank statements showing the credits of these salaries

Company lease
– Recent extract from the Chamber of Commerce
– Good color photos of the valid ID of all those authorised to sign on behalf of company
– Good color photos of the valid ID of all occupants
– If applicable, a color photo of the front and back of the residence permit of all residents

Students
– Proof of enrolment at educational institute
– Good color photos of the valid ID of all occupants
– If applicable, a color photo of the front and back of the residence permit of all residents
– Signed guarantor’s declaration (if married, both partners must sign); a template is available on request
– Color photos of the valid ID of all guarantors
– Three recent, original PDF pay slips
– Originally generated PDF bank statements showing the credits of these salaries

Read the draft tenancy agreement and corresponding terms and conditions carefully, as this is the time to raise any questions about the content of the document. You’ll also receive an invoice from Interhouse for the first rent payment and deposit. Send us the tenancy agreement with your signature on it. For this, you will receive a link to our digital signing program SigningHub.

This is the time to think about registering with gas, water, electricity, internet and television providers. Applying for an internet connection in particular can involve a waiting period. If you wish we can put you in touch with a consultant. If you have any questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section or contact our office.

PLEASE NOTE: Full payment of the first invoice must be in Interhouse’s bank account before any keys can be handed over. Proof of payment alone is unfortunately not enough.

TIP: there may be a limit on the amount you can transfer per day/each time. You can increase this limit, but it may take time to process. If the payment is sent from a foreign account number, it may take a few days before the payment shows up on our account. Payments from Russia will not be accepted by us, because it is listed as one of the sanctioned countries. Please take the above tips into account.

On handing over the keys an Interhouse employee conducts a detailed inspection, completes a check-in form and takes photos (all which also serve as a list of inventory). The condition of the property, including meter readings and the number of issued keys, is noted carefully. Check the property thoroughly yourself in the days after having received the keys and report any defects not identified during the inspection as soon as possible.