Rent together What documents do you need?

When you want to rent a home as a couple, a landlord or broker almost always asks for the documents of both partners. Because you are jointly responsible for the rent, the landlord wants to know who you are and whether there is sufficient income coming in.

The big advantage of renting together is that landlords often add up the income of both partners to meet the income requirement (often 50% or 100% of the second income counts). Make sure you have the following papers in a digital folder for both.

1. Identification and personal data

This is the basis. The landlord must know who is moving into the home and must verify your identity.

• Valid ID: A copy of a passport or ID card for both. Tip: Use the government's KopieID app to securely protect your social security number and photo.
• BRP excerpt: A recent excerpt from the municipality's Basic Registration of Persons. This shows your current address and family composition.
• Host statement: Proof from your current/previous host that you were a good tenant and are not in arrears. So if you're still living apart now, you'll need two.

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2. Income data (Employees)

The landlord wants to make sure that the rent is paid every month. For salaried people, these are the standard documents:

• Payslips: The three most recent paychecks for both of you.
• Employer statement: A completed form from your employer (often no older than three months).
• Statement of Intent: Do you have a temporary contract? Then a statement of intent from the employer is essential. This indicates that the boss intends to extend your contract or convert it into a permanent contract.
• Bank statements: Sometimes you are asked for a screenshot of the bank charges that show the deposit of your salary.

3. For entrepreneurs and freelancers

Are you an independent entrepreneur? Then you often have to provide a little more evidence:

• KVK extract: A recent extract from the Chamber of Commerce.
• Financial statements: The final financial statements for the past two to three years, prepared by an accountant or accountant.
• Income statement (IB60): You can download it for free from the tax authorities.
• Prognosis: Sometimes a broker asks for a forecast for the current year to see how your company is doing now.

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4. The “Gun factor” documents

Because the market is tight, a little extra information can make the difference between the rest of the stack and an invitation.

• Motivation letter: Briefly introduce yourself as a couple. Why are you looking for a home, what do you do in daily life and why do you fit well in this specific house or neighborhood?
• Guarantee (if required): If your income is just not high enough, a guarantee from parents, for example, can sometimes help, although not all hosts accept this.

Note the legal status

If you sign a contract together, you become contractual co-tenants. This means that you are both 100% responsible for paying the full rent and for any damage. Are you guys breaking up? Then you can't just decide who stays; the landlord must agree.

Are you married or are you in a registered partnership? Then you are often automatically a legal co-tenant, even if only one of the two signs the contract. In the case of ordinary living together, however, it is wise to both insist on the contract for equal rights.