English-speaking legal help in the Netherlands
What do you need help with?
Pick the area closest to your situation. Each one links to a plain-English guide for the specific issue, or straight to help with your case.
Employment
Dismissal, settlement agreements, contracts and workplace disputes.
Common issues
Immigration and residence
Residence permits, IND decisions, sponsorship and deadlines.
Common issues
Tenancy and housing
Rent, defects, eviction, service charges and deposit disputes.
Common issues
Specialist routes and tools
Two free checkers
Neither needs an account, and neither commits you to anything.
Tenancy service
Rental deposit recovery
A dedicated route if a landlord withheld your deposit after move-out. Check whether your situation looks eligible, then see what happens next.
Check my rental-deposit eligibilitySupport path
Legal aid checker
Subsidised legal aid in the Netherlands is means-tested and can apply to residents including internationals. Check whether it may apply to you before paying for anything.
Check legal aid eligibilityNot sure which area applies?
Talk it through first. We will tell you which area it falls under, and whether involving a lawyer looks worthwhile.
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