Hi there,
I would like to find out about Dutch residential rental contracts. I am currently in a fixed term contract for a year which will end at the end of April. According to the contract, if we terminate early, we are obliged to pay the outstanding rent for the rest of the year. Is this normal? I have seen that a notice period ranges from 1 to 3 months. So then wouldn't I just pay the rent for the time that I occupied the apartment? Or does this just apply to rental contracts for indefinite periods rather than fixed term? Is it possible to discuss changing from fixed term to indefinite with my landlord?
Thanks!