Is the 3x income requirement for rentals strictly followed?

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kgeographerNew memberYesterday 18:57:45

I am planning to apply for residency in Leiden under the DAFT pathway and meet all requirements, however my current semi-retirement monthly income is about 3400 Euro. I do have considerable savings and strong credit ratings, and I am comfortable spending about 2000 Euro/month. From scanning ad postings I think the 3x standard would rule out any place in Leiden I would want to live (1+ bedrooms). Anyone have insight that would help me decide whether this is a lost cause? It's quite possible my income would increase somewhat over time in spurts with contracts, but not certain and not provable.

thanks in advance!

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SimCityATExpertToday 06:41:04

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I am planning to apply for residency in Leiden under the DAFT pathway and meet all requirements, however my current semi-retirement monthly income is about 3400 Euro. I do have considerable savings and strong credit ratings, and I am comfortable spending about 2000 Euro/month. From scanning ad postings I think the 3x standard would rule out any place in Leiden I would want to live (1+ bedrooms). Anyone have insight that would help me decide whether this is a lost cause? It's quite possible my income would increase somewhat over time in spurts with contracts, but not certain and not provable.
thanks in advance! - @kgeographer

Yes, it does tend to be a strict rule that landlords follow, but saying that, if you find a private landlord, you can offer a larger deposit, and you are successful, you should be alright.