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Housing

Here you can find the most important things you should know about housing when living and studying in the Netherlands.

In our housing section you can find answers to the following questions:

…and so much more!

Just start browsing or dive into a section directly by clicking on the topics below.

In the 'Housing' section:

What should I look for in housing?Type of accommodationSocial housing and private sector housingRental pricesRental contract (red flags)Belgium
Room searchStudent housingHousing corporations (social housing)Private rental agenciesAgency feesHousing on FacebookHousing keurmerk/certification markMatch housingAntikraakDiscrimination when searching for a room
Housing expensesBasic rentService costsGas, water and electricityAnnual billsInsurance
Household essentialsMoving and TransportFurnitureInternetLaundry
Recycling and trash disposalThe Milieu AppApplying for a MilieupasPBD, Glass and PaperOrganic (Food) WasteRestafval (Residual Waste)Big Pieces of TrashEnvironmental Parks
Rights and obligations as tenant(De)registering your addressRights and obligations for tenants and landlordsSublettingLegal advice (Huurteam Zuid-Limburg)Returning LettersTerminating a contract
Safety in MaastrichtPersonal SafetyBurglary and TheftCannabis and Drug RegulationsAlcohol
Living in MaastrichtRules and regulations for residentsHouse PartiesYour right to vote

You might also be interested in:

(De)registering your address

Recycling and trash disposal

Health insurance

Financial support

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