General rental terms


1. Definitions

  1. "Landlord" refers to de-ruimte in Amstelveen.

  2. "Tenant" refers to the natural or legal person who has entered into a user agreement with the landlord.

  3. "User Agreement" refers to the agreement between the tenant and the landlord, where the tenant rents de-ruimte once or multiple times, either in one go or consecutively.

  4. "de-ruimte" refers to the room itself with kitchen and bathroom, as well as the entrance area, including the covered pavilion, which the landlord offers to tenants.

  5. "Deposit" refers to the payment of half of the agreed rental amount.

  6. "Cancellation" refers to the termination of the user agreement.


2. Request for Space Rental and Rental Confirmation: Reservation & Deposit

  1. All offers made by the landlord are non-binding, meaning that the landlord only has an obligation once the user agreement (reservation confirmation & guide) has been sent to the tenant via email.

  2. By submitting a space rental request at de-ruimte in Amstelveen, the tenant acknowledges that they are aware of and agree to these general rental terms and the house rules.

  3. Users do not acquire rental rights, even if they have rented or used the space for multiple years.

  4. Users may not sublet or transfer the reserved spaces to third parties.

  5. The reservation is valid once the agreed deposit has been paid. The deposit is 50% of the final rental amount, due within 3 working days after invoicing. 5.1 For reservations less than 2 weeks before the start date, the full rental amount is due as the deposit.


3. Cancellation

  1. Cancellation can only be made in writing, via email or app.

  2. In case of cancellation of a user agreement for individual rentals, the tenant pays 50% of the hours or time slots not yet taken, or the deposit. This means the deposit is non-refundable.

  3. Cancellation of an individual rental agreement is possible up to 2 weeks before the start of the activity. After that, the full rental amount is due.
    Exception: If the activity must be cancelled within 2 weeks due to the organizer's illness (and they were unaware of this at the time of reservation), half of the rental amount is still due, provided it is confirmed with a medical certificate.


4. Payment

  1. The invoice for a user agreement consists of the amount for space rental and/or additional services.

  2. The deposit is invoiced in advance and must be paid within 3 working days. The deposit (50% of the total amount up to 2 weeks before the rental start) is the reservation confirmation, and from that moment, the space is considered booked.

  3. The remaining rental amount will be invoiced after the activity has taken place. The invoice must be paid within 2 weeks.

  4. If the reservation is made within 2 weeks of the activity start date, the full rental amount is invoiced as the deposit.


5. Termination of the Agreement

The landlord may immediately terminate the user agreement if:

  1. The tenant fails to meet obligations set out in the user agreement or rental terms.

  2. The tenant provides incorrect information or withholds relevant information from the landlord.

  3. The landlord may or may not be liable for any form of compensation.


6. Liability

  1. The landlord cannot be held liable in any way, either by the tenant or users. This applies to potential material damage resulting from staying at de-ruimte, or damage caused by activities offered by the tenants or materials used by the tenants (e.g. chairs, yoga mats, etc.).

  2. The tenant is liable to the landlord for any damage to the rented space caused by their own fault or by people staying in or around the space with the tenant's consent.

  3. The tenant must ensure, to the landlord's satisfaction, that insurance is in place for risks arising from the above-mentioned liability.


7. House Rules

  1. Please take off your shoes before entering and leave them in the shoe rack outside. The space is shoe-free.

  2. Due to safety reasons it is unfortunately not allowed to burn candles. Please respect that.

  3. The user must leave the space in the same condition and setup in which they found it.

  4. The space should be vacuumed. If the kitchen was used, cups and such should be washed and put away, and the kitchen left tidy. The bathroom should be cleaned and tidied with the designated cleaning supplies.

  5. Regarding setup: chairs, mats, and other items should be returned to their original positions. Lights  must be turned off, and windows should be closed.

  6. If the user finds the space in disarray or dirty before the activity starts, they should inform the landlord.

  7. If the landlord believes cleaning or other tasks are necessary after the activity to make the space ready for use again, the tenant will cover the costs, as well as any damage to the furniture or equipment.

  8. The user is responsible for the behavior of their clients/participants. The user ensures that clients/participants do not cause noise or other disturbances and respect the privacy of neighbors.

8. Force Majeure

  1. In general, no rights can be derived from the rental confirmation if the tenant is unable to offer the space due to force majeure (e.g., fire, building defects, noise, heating problems, planning issues, etc.).

  2. However, the tenant will try, in consultation with the landlord, to find a solution to the problem.

9. Applicable Law in Case of Disputes

  1. Dutch law applies in the event of disputes between the landlord and tenant.

  2. Any disputes will be submitted to the competent court in the landlord's place of residence.