Can a landlord simply increase the price?

Questioner

Since November 2020 I have been living on the Overtoom where I sublet an independent living space. I am also registered here. The main tenant passed away this month and now the landlord wants to see my contract so that we can draw up a new contract. I just can't find my contract anywhere. Can I prove that I have a contract based on the rent paid in recent years? I live on the first floor and another boy lives on the second floor. He has found his rental contract. In addition, I am curious whether the landlord is allowed to increase the price. How exactly does that work? They want to offer us a contract until next July, because they want to sell the house after that.

Lawyer

Dear Sir/Madam, Based on that information I can't give advice. I have a few more questions. Someone rents a home if he is given a home to use and pays a consideration for it. It is therefore not necessary for there to be a written rental agreement. In some cases, the payment overview can be used to determine the agreed rental price. However, there are still some exceptions to this. Because you have been renting the house since November 2020, you are now renting for an indefinite period. The landlord cannot then suddenly offer you a fixed-term rental agreement, provided that the same rental property is for the same reason. Selling a house is also not a reason to terminate the rental agreement with tenants. In these cases, it is important to pay close attention to what you sign. If you need me to look over your shoulder or write a letter to the landlord, please let me know. We can also schedule an intake interview via video calling or at our office, free of charge.