The Hospita Rental Act

Hospita rental has existed for years and is governed by Dutch tenancy law (the Civil Code). The term 'Wet hospitaverhuur' (Hospita Rental Act) refers to a new bill that modernises these rules and makes hospita rental more attractive. This page explains what applies now and what's on the way.

How is hospita rental regulated today?

At the moment hospita rental falls under the ordinary tenancy rules, with one important exception: the nine-month trial period. During those first nine months you, as the landlord, can end the contract without giving a reason. After that your tenant gains regular tenant protection.

What will the new law change?

The government is working on a dedicated Hospita Rental Act to make renting out a room in your own home simpler and more secure. The main proposed changes:

• A separate hospita contract of up to five years, keeping the nine-month trial period.
• For homeowners it becomes possible to end the tenancy on sale, forced sale or the death of the landlord.
• More clarity on the balance between flexibility for the host and protection for the tenant.

Current status

As of June 2026. The Council of State (Raad van State) issued its advice on the bill on 25 February 2026. The government intends to send the proposal to the House of Representatives during 2026; the law is expected to take effect in 2027 at the latest. The exact start date is not yet known.

We follow this closely. Hospita rental is one of the fastest ways to free up housing without building anything new, and we do everything we can to keep the new rules workable and fair, for hosts and tenants alike.

Want to read more? See the explanation by Volkshuisvesting Nederland or the Council of State's advice (in Dutch).