What responsibilities do you have as landlord of a property in Haarlem?

As landlord of a property in Haarlem, you have various responsibilities to take into account. We have listed the most important responsibilities below.

Maintenance and repairs as landlord in Haarlem

As landlord in Haarlem, you are responsible for the maintenance of the property. This means that you must ensure that the property is in good condition and that any repairs are carried out in a timely manner. You must also ensure that the property complies with legal health and safety requirements.

Rental price of your rental property in Haarlem

As landlord in Haarlem, you are obliged to charge a reasonable rent for the property. The rent may not exceed the maximum permitted rent according to the points system of the Rental Commission, unless the property scores enough points according to the Housing Valuation System (WWS) to exceed this limit. In that case, you may determine the rent yourself.

Safety

As landlord, you are responsible for the safety of the property. You must ensure that the property complies with legal safety standards and that the installations and appliances in the property are also safe.

Complaints and repairs to your rental property in Haarlem

As landlord in Haarlem, you are obliged to take complaints from tenants seriously and carry out any repairs in a timely manner. You must also communicate clearly with tenants about the progress of any repairs and maintenance.

It is important for property owners to be aware of these responsibilities and to fulfill them properly. This will help you avoid problems with tenants and potential legal disputes. As a letting agent in Haarlem, we are happy to help you with this.

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Written by:

Bas Ros | b.ros@interhouse.nl

Bas Ros (1977) is an energetic entrepreneur with an unusually wide network of contacts. Bas has spent his whole life living in the Bollenstreek area of the Netherlands. He studied electrical engineering and ended up in the real estate sector via a detour in successful international sales positions at multinationals. Bas has owned Interhouse Haarlem since 2010 and possesses all the knowledge and experience you would expect of a dedicated property entrepreneur. Bas and his team of enthusiastic and professional employees are now a well-known fixture on the estate agent scene in Haarlem and surrounding area. Interhouse Haarlem’s well thought-out strategy translates into a daily focus on advice and mediation on letting and renting residential properties. It manages an impressive property portfolio containing all kinds of real estate in the greater Haarlem area.

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