Letter on Rent and Short-Stay: What Does This Mean (Soon)?

The Dutch government published a letter to Parliament on November 14, 2025, announcing its intention to take measures to more clearly distinguish between regular rental and short-stay rental.

For landlords in the Eindhoven region, this is an important signal: although the rules are not yet in force, the government’s direction is clear.

As a rental agency in Eindhoven, we would like to summarize what this parliamentary letter entails, whether it is already finalized, and what landlords need to know at this stage.

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The Dutch government published a letter to Parliament on November 14, 2025, announcing its intention to take measures to more clearly distinguish between regular rental and short-stay rental.

For landlords in the Eindhoven region, this is an important signal: although the rules are not yet in force, the government’s direction is clear.

As a rental agency in Eindhoven, we would like to summarize what this parliamentary letter entails, whether it is already finalized, and what landlords need to know at this stage.

Why was this parliamentary letter issued?
According to the government, short-stay rentals are increasingly being used in practice for what is essentially regular housing. Examples include:

• Rentals to expats or migrant workers for several months

• Contracts without tenant protection

• Rent prices above regulated limits

This creates uncertainty for tenants and unfair competition in the housing market, especially in urban regions like Eindhoven.

What does the parliamentary letter say? (Proposed measures)

1. Short-stay rentals limited to very short periods
The government wants to limit short-stay rentals to a maximum of 30 days.
Rentals longer than this would automatically fall under regular tenancy law, with:

• Tenant protection

• Rent regulations

• Clear contract forms

This is intended to prevent regular rental agreements from being “packaged” as short stay.

2. Clearer rules for temporary rental to migrant workers
The government wants to allow a separate temporary rental form (up to 2 years) for migrant workers, but within the framework of tenancy law.

Important points:

• These contracts do provide tenant protection

• Quality requirements for the property apply

• Short stay may explicitly not be used for this purpose

3. Increased enforcement by municipalities
Municipalities would be able to better enforce incorrect rental constructions under these new rules.
For Eindhoven, this likely means more oversight of contract types and rental durations.

Is this already final?
No.
This is a parliamentary letter, not a law.

What this means:

• The proposals still need to be elaborated

• Legislation will follow

• Both the House of Representatives and Senate must approve

• Only then will it become clear when the rules will take effect

An exact effective date is not yet known.

What does this mean for landlords in Eindhoven now?
Although nothing has changed in the law yet, this is the time to:

• Check whether current rental forms are legally correct

• Critically review short-stay rentals for stays longer than 30 days

• Plan ahead for contracts for expats and migrant workers

• Prevent future legislation from having unexpected consequences

In a tight housing market like Eindhoven, incorrect contract structures could lead to legal risks or enforcement actions.

Our role as a rental agency in Eindhoven
We closely monitor these developments and advise landlords on:

• The correct rental construction

• Future-proof contracts

• Renting to expats and migrant workers

• Risks related to short-stay rentals

This helps landlords avoid surprises if and when these proposals actually become law.