# CheckMyRent

> CheckMyRent.nl helps tenants in the Netherlands, especially expats and students, find out whether their rent is above the legal maximum. It calculates a home's points under the Dutch housing valuation system (WWS, woningwaarderingstelsel) with the 2026 rules and official rent tables, in plain English.

Key facts (2026):
- Homes with up to 143 points are social rent; the maximum base rent at 143 points is €932.93 per month.
- Homes with 144–186 points are mid-rent; the maximum at 186 points is €1,228.07 per month. This applies to tenancies that started on or after 1 July 2024.
- Homes with 187 points or more are in the free sector (no legal maximum for the starting rent).
- Tenants can usually ask the Huurcommissie to assess the starting rent within 6 months of the contract start, or within 6 months after a temporary contract ends. The tenant fee is €25, refunded if the tenant is proven right.
- The maximum applies to the base rent (kale huur), not to service costs.

What CheckMyRent offers:
- Free rent check: estimate WWS points, the legal maximum rent and any overpayment in about a minute. No sign-up. Inputs: living area, rooms, energy label or build year, WOZ value, kitchen, bathroom and outdoor space.
- Full report + action pack: €19.00 one-time. Full WWS point breakdown using the official 2026 rules and rent tables; AI reading of your contract: base rent, service costs, surface area; Ready-to-send letter to your landlord (English + Dutch); Case plan: Huurcommissie filing kit with your text ready, and letters for every step; Your deadline tracked, with email reminders before it passes; Downloadable PDF report for your records.
- Refund promise: if the report finds the rent is not above the legal maximum, the payment is refunded automatically.
- Free letter to the landlord (Dutch + English): https://checkmyrent.nl/rent-letter
- Free deposit-return letter with the legal deadline: https://checkmyrent.nl/deposit
- Free room rent check (rooms always have a legal maximum): https://checkmyrent.nl/room-rent-check
- Free rent increase check against the 2026 limits (social 4.1% from 1 July 2026, mid-rent 6.1%, free sector 4.4%), with objection letter: https://checkmyrent.nl/rent-increase
- Free service costs check with letters: https://checkmyrent.nl/service-costs
- Checklist before signing a rental contract, including scam signs: https://checkmyrent.nl/before-you-sign
- Free contract scan before signing (deposit, fees, temporary term, notice period, service costs, rent increase clause, registration); the contract is not stored: https://checkmyrent.nl/contract-scan
- Free yearly reminders (new WOZ value, rent increase season): https://checkmyrent.nl/reminders
- How accurate the calculator is, tested against the official Huurprijscheck: https://checkmyrent.nl/accuracy
- Uploaded contracts are deleted automatically 30 days after the report.

Results are estimates, not legal advice. Only the Huurcommissie or a court can make a binding decision. CheckMyRent.nl is not affiliated with the Huurcommissie.

## Tools

- [Free rent calculator](https://checkmyrent.nl/check): estimate WWS points and the legal maximum rent for an apartment, house or room
- [Full contract report](https://checkmyrent.nl/upload): upload a rental contract (PDF or photo) for a detailed assessment, landlord letter and Huurcommissie guide
- [Example report](https://checkmyrent.nl/report/example): what the paid report contains

## Cities

- [Maximum rent in Amsterdam](https://checkmyrent.nl/rent-check/amsterdam): typical legal maximum rents for apartments in Amsterdam (2026)
- [Maximum rent in Rotterdam](https://checkmyrent.nl/rent-check/rotterdam): typical legal maximum rents for apartments in Rotterdam (2026)
- [Maximum rent in Utrecht](https://checkmyrent.nl/rent-check/utrecht): typical legal maximum rents for apartments in Utrecht (2026)
- [Maximum rent in The Hague](https://checkmyrent.nl/rent-check/the-hague): typical legal maximum rents for apartments in The Hague (2026)
- [Maximum rent in Haarlem](https://checkmyrent.nl/rent-check/haarlem): typical legal maximum rents for apartments in Haarlem (2026)

## Nederlands (Dutch)

- [Huurcheck (gratis)](https://checkmyrent.nl/nl/huurcheck): bereken je WWS-punten en maximale huur
- [CheckMyRent in het Nederlands](https://checkmyrent.nl/nl)
- [Maximale huur in Amsterdam](https://checkmyrent.nl/nl/huurcheck/amsterdam)
- [Maximale huur in Rotterdam](https://checkmyrent.nl/nl/huurcheck/rotterdam)
- [Maximale huur in Utrecht](https://checkmyrent.nl/nl/huurcheck/utrecht)
- [Maximale huur in Den Haag](https://checkmyrent.nl/nl/huurcheck/den-haag)
- [Maximale huur in Haarlem](https://checkmyrent.nl/nl/huurcheck/haarlem)

## Guides

- [How to File a Case with the Huurcommissie: Step-by-Step Guide in English](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/huurcommissie-procedure-english): The Huurcommissie can lower your rent with a binding decision. Here is how the procedure works for tenants, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [Rental Deposit (Borg) in the Netherlands: How Much Can a Landlord Ask?](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/rental-deposit-rules-netherlands): Since 1 July 2023 a landlord may ask at most two months of base rent as a deposit and must return it quickly. Here is what tenants need to know.
- [Agency Fees (Bemiddelingskosten) in the Netherlands: Do Tenants Have to Pay?](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/agency-fees-netherlands-tenants): If a rental agent works for the landlord, they may not charge you as a tenant. Learn when agency and contract fees are not allowed and how to get them back.
- [Temporary Rental Contracts in the Netherlands: What Changed in 2024](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/temporary-rental-contracts-netherlands): Since 1 July 2024 most new rental contracts are for an indefinite period. Here is what that means for tenants with a temporary or new contract.
- [How Your Energy Label Changes Your Maximum Rent](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/energy-label-maximum-rent): A poor energy label can lower the legal maximum rent by hundreds of euros a month. See the points per label and how to look up the label of your home.
- [Is My Rent Too High? A 5-Minute Check for Tenants in the Netherlands (2026)](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/is-my-rent-too-high-netherlands): A practical guide for expats and students: how to tell if your Dutch rent is above the legal maximum, what you need, and what to do next.
- [Maximum Rent in the Netherlands in 2026: What the Limits Are](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/maximum-rent-2026-netherlands): The 2026 rent limits explained in plain English: social rent, mid-rent and the free sector, and how many WWS points each needs.
- [Renting a Room in the Netherlands? How the Point System Works for Shared Housing](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/renting-a-room-point-system): Rooms in shared houses have their own point system. Learn why shared kitchens and bathrooms matter and how students and expats can check their room rent.
- [Service Costs (Servicekosten) in the Netherlands: What Can Your Landlord Charge?](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/service-costs-netherlands): Service costs are separate from your base rent. Learn what is allowed, what the yearly statement must show, and when you can challenge the amount.
- [Understanding Dutch WWS Points: What Tenants Need to Know](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/understanding-wws-points): The WWS point system decides the maximum rent for most Dutch rental homes. Here is how it works and why it matters for your rent.
- [5 Steps to Challenge a High Rent in the Netherlands](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/how-to-challenge-high-rent): From gathering evidence to contacting the Huurcommissie, a step-by-step guide to getting your rent lowered.
- [Social, Mid-Rent or Free Sector: Where Does Your Home Fall?](https://checkmyrent.nl/blog/social-vs-free-market): Dutch rental homes fall into three segments. Knowing your segment is the first step to knowing your legal rent limit.

## About

- [FAQ](https://checkmyrent.nl/faq): common questions about Dutch rent rules and how the check works
- [About](https://checkmyrent.nl/about): who runs CheckMyRent
- [Pricing](https://checkmyrent.nl/#pricing): free check and €19.00 full report
- Contact: support@checkmyrent.nl

## Optional

- [Terms](https://checkmyrent.nl/terms)
- [Privacy](https://checkmyrent.nl/privacy)
- [Official Huurcommissie rent check](https://huurprijscheck.huurcommissie.nl): the government's own calculator