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 a 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.

We send your proposal, including your personal written introduction, to the landlord/owner of the property. We furnish 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.

As soon as 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 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 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 safe, into which you can securely upload your personal details. We will inform you if any additional documentation is required.

Required documents according to situation:

Paid employment
– Two recent wage slips (where applicable)
– Signed job contract
– Good color photos of the valid ID of all occupants

Entrepreneur
– Declaration from auditor/accountant stating net earnings over past three years
– Recent extract from the Chamber of Commerce
– Good color photos of the valid ID of all occupants

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

Students
– Proof of enrolment at educational institute
– Good color photos of the valid ID of all occupants
– Signed guarantor’s declaration (if married, both partners need to sign this); a template is available on request
– Good color photos of the valid ID of all guarantors
– Two recent wage slips of the guarantors

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. Please send us a copy of the signed tenancy agreement in return. If you have any questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section or contact our office.

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: payment in full of the first invoice must have arrived in Interhouse’s bank account before any keys can be handed over. Proof of payment is in itself unfortunately not enough.

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 an 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 quickly as possible.