Tenancy law
Tenancy law in general
Tenancy law in the Netherlands is largely governed by the Dutch Civil Code: covering the rental of residential property (self-contained and non-self-contained), retail premises and commercial space. Many of the rules are mandatory — landlords cannot simply deviate from them to the tenant's detriment. This makes a correctly drafted agreement, clear communication when arrears arise and timely compliance with statutory obligations essential.
We support landlords and professional property parties with documentation, guidance on non-payment and rent recovery. Where necessary we work with enforcement officers and connect to litigation (more about proceedings).
The pages in this section provide general information; tailored advice is required for your specific situation.
Support for landlords: obligations under the WGS
The Municipal Debt Counselling Act (Wet gemeentelijke schuldhulpverlening, WGS) requires landlords of residential property to report a rent payment arrears to the tenant's municipality in a timely manner — this is known as early signalling (vroegsignalering). This allows the municipality to offer debt counselling before debts accumulate further or an eviction procedure becomes necessary.
The obligation also applies to private landlords with one or a few properties. In practice this can be time-consuming: connecting to the municipal notification system, the digital chain and submitting signals on time all require attention alongside your day-to-day activities.
Van den Bosch | Advies & Incasso acts for landlords as a signal partner: we handle the notifications in accordance with national agreements and covenants, monitor deadlines and combine this with legal guidance on rent arrears — from the first demand notice through to a possible court procedure. This ensures you meet your WGS obligations while keeping your file legally sound.
Further reading: Early signalling explained for landlords, private landlords and WGS, the WGS — legislation and background, NVVK and the signing portal.
How we can help you
The pages below connect to one another: from contract through to the Municipal Debt Counselling Act (WGS) and early signalling, to recovering commercial rent.
- Drafting tenancy agreements ROZ models, tailored drafting and legal precision — including where completing a standard form is too complex.
- Guidance on rent arrears Early signalling (signal partner), WGS, out-of-court process and the limits of self-managed amicable recovery.
- Recovering B2B rent arrears Commercial tenants, service charges and recurring claims — out of court and beyond.
- Municipal Debt Counselling Act (WGS) Legal framework, early signalling and links to all underlying pages.
- Private landlords and WGS Mandatory early signalling, prompt action on arrears, taking the burden off landlords through a signal partner.
- Early signalling — explained for landlords What is your obligation, how does the process work and what do we arrange for you? Practical guidance.
- Early signalling by landlords (NVVK) Outsourcing notifications to a collection partner — connecting to the NVVK signing portal.
Contact
Call 030 – 87 88 524, email info@adviesenincasso.nl or use the contact form on the homepage.
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