What are the rules for letting a property in Utrecht?

If you wish to let a property in Utrecht, there are several rules you need to take into account. Here we discuss the most important rules:

1. Letting permit for your property in Utrecht

In Utrecht, a license or letting permit is required for letting rooms and properties to three or more persons who do not make up a durable household. To obtain a license, you must meet certain requirements, such as fire safety and requirements regarding the living space. You must also comply with the requirements of the housing regulations of the municipality of Utrecht.

2. Rental price for your rental property in Utrecht

As landlord of a property in Utrecht, you must base the rental price for a rental property in Utrecht on the maximum amount that may be charged according to the points system in case of social housing. The points system determines the maximum rental price you may charge based on various factors, such as floor space and amenities. If the property is a deregulated property, you are not required to adhere to the amount specified by the points system.

3. Fire safety in your rental property in Utrecht

As landlord of a property in Utrecht, you are responsible for the fire safety of the property. For example, the property must have smoke detectors and an escape route in place.

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4. Maintenance of your rental property in Utrecht

As landlord, you are responsible for the maintenance of the property. You must ensure that the property is in good condition and that any defects are repaired in a timely manner.

5. Nuisance

As landlord, you are responsible for preventing any nuisance caused by tenants. This means that you must address tenants’ behaviour if they cause nuisance.

Our letting agents are familiar with the laws and regulations in Utrecht and are happy to discuss the options for letting your property in Utrecht with you.

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Vincent Cools is sinds 2015 franchisenemer voor Interhouse in Utrecht. Na verschillende studies in o.a. het buitenland en een mooie carrière in de autobranche kreeg Vincent de mogelijkheid om een eigen vestiging te starten in Utrecht, een uitdaging die hij met beide handen heeft aangegrepen! Door zijn ervaring kan hij samen met zijn team zich goed verplaatsen in de internationale klanten en ze optimaal bedienen met het vinden van een ‘thuis ver weg van huis’. De vestiging heeft jaar op jaar een mooie groei doorgemaakt en inmiddels een grote hoeveelheid vaste klanten die volledig ontzorgd worden met betrekking tot de verhuur en het beheer van hun vastgoedportefeuille.

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