This article only applies to Long Stay. Click here to find more information about the difference between Long Stay and Short Stay housing.

Can I sublet my accommodation?

You can sublet your accommodation, unless you are a Short Stay tenant. However, you are obliged to register your subletting with us via My SSH. please note that it's not allowed to rent your room or apartment through Airbnb (or a similar website)! We check this structurally. 

Requirements subletting:

• The reason you are subletting is that you are going to another part of the Netherlands or abroad for your study/traineeship. In the latter case, you intend to return to the accommodation you rent from us. In other situations - such as buying a house or trying out a studio while previously living in a room - subletting is not allowed and you have to terminate your rent.
• You can sublet your accommodation for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 months.
• Your rental agreement has not been cancelled.
• You do not have any rent arrears.
• You recruit a subtenant yourself. Your subtenant must not already have a rental agreement with the SSH. If you’re renting with a campus contract, your subtenant must also be a student. Your subtenant does not need to be registered with us.
• Do you have housemates? Then you should inform them in a timely manner about your subletting period.
• The rent you charge to your subtenant is equal to your gross rent, possibly supplemented with associated housing costs such as heating, water, electricity and taxes and levies. For additional costs (for example for the use of your contents) you may charge a maximum of €20,-. This amount is based on the sales value of (second-hand) items like a bed and desk.
• Do you want to sublet your accommodation again? This is only allowed 12 months after the end of the previous subletting period. If the subtenant leaves earlier than the agreed sublet period, you may find a new subtenant for the remaining sublet period. Please contact us to change the sublet details.
• You can extend the subletting period during the term to the maximum term of 12 months.
• The sublet only takes effect if your request has been confirmed by the SSH.
• The subtenant is aware of, and agrees with the fact that his personal data will be shared with the SSH.
• If you terminate the rent during the sublet period, the subtenant has no right to take over the accommodation.
• The SSH may conduct checks to verify compliance with the conditions for subletting. If we detect fraud, the sublet period and the main tenant's rental agreement will be terminated immediately.
• Once the sublet period is over, you will return to your living space.

You can register your subtenant via tab 'Sublet' on My SSH.

Who's responsible for paying the rent to the SSH?

The tenant pays the monthly rent to the SSH, not the subtenant.

I don't see a tab 'Sublet'

Unfortunately, not all tenants currently have access to this functionality in My SSH. If you would like to sublet your accommodation, we kindly ask you to provide us with the following details of your subtenant: their initials, first name, surname, date of birth, email address, telephone number, and the duration of the subletting period (up to a maximum of 12 months).

How does a temporary rental agreement looks like? 

This is an example of a temporary rental agreement. 

Can I continue receiving rental allowance?

No, unfortunately you are no longer entitled to rental allowance when subletting. You have to stop your rental allowance yourself via toeslagen.nl. If you want to know more about this, we advise you to contact the Dutch Tax Authorities. Please note: in the context of subletting at SSH, the Dutch Tax Authorities uses a different term: ‘doorverhuur’ or ‘huisbewaring’. 

Can my subtenant register at my address? 

A subtenant can register at your address.

I’ve got a gap year. Is it allowed to sublet my room?

Yes, that’s allowed! But keep in mind the following: if you have requested a gap year for the campus check, we will formally terminate your rental agreement on 30 November. You can find more information on this page.

Does a subtenant get priority?

Do you sublet your accommodation? In that case, your subtenant will unfortunately not be given priority if you, as the actual tenant, cancel your rental contract during the subletting period. The room or house simply appears in our rental offer, and everyone can apply for it, including the subtenant. In addition to the subtenant, other house hunters also have a chance to become the new housemate.