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Happy holidays and a healthy and happy New Year!
The Steunpunt Huren Groningen wishes everyone happy holidays.

Have your rent checked for free
Many people pay too much rent every month. Are you wondering whether you might be paying too much basic rent? Sign up below and we

The Rent Tribunal
The Rent Tribunal offers assistance to tenants in disputes concerning, for example, rent, maintenance, or service charges. What exactly can you take to them, and what does not fall within their jurisdiction? We explain this in this article.

Service Costs Modernization Act 2026
Next year, the Service Costs Modernization Act will come into effect. The act provides more clarity about permitted service costs and offers tenants better protection against excessive or unjustified costs. Read more about this in this article.

New: Additional consultation hours in the Oosterpark neighborhood
Good news! Starting in September, in addition to the regular walk-in consultation hours at our office on Damsterdiep, there will also be consultation hours in the WIJ-team Oosterpark building. Read on for more information.

The service costs statement
We at the Rent Support Center regularly receive questions about service charges and the annual statement of service charges. Do you have doubts about the accuracy of these charges or the settlement? Then read on. In this article we tell you what you can do.

Are you coming to Groningen? Don’t get ripped off!
Have you found housing and are you about to sign a rental contract? Then please pay attention and be careful. With these tips, you can avoid being scammed yourself when looking for housing.

The importance of ventilation
We at the Rent Support Center regularly receive questions about moisture and/or mold problems in a home. Do you have to deal with this? Then read on quickly. In this article we briefly explain how moisture and/or mold problems usually arise and how you can prevent them.
Rental price freeze 2025
It was recently announced that government parties intend to freeze rental prices in the social rental sector in 2025 and 2026. In this article, we will keep you informed.
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New in Groningen? Don’t get scammed!
There are scammers active in the city of Groningen. With these tips you prevent getting scammed yourself when looking for new housing.

Check your rent and request a rent reduction
Many tenants pay too much for their room, studio, apartment or house. Check whether you are entitled to a lower rental price.

Receive help with intermediary fees
Sometimes brokers wrongly ask for intermediary fees. Learn what you can do to claim your money back.