Helping everyone access justice
Welcome to Rechtswinkel Heerlen ('Heerlen Legal Advice Desk'). If you’re struggling to access justice, we’re here to help you with free advice. Do you have a question about uitkeringen (benefits), zorgtoeslag (care allowance) or renting a home in the Netherlands? Or about compensation when things go wrong? Let us know, and we’ll help you.
Who do we help?
Get help if you’re on a low income or in problem debt, a student or struggle to understand or communicate in Dutch. We can also help if you’re vulnerable in other ways.
What do we do?
We provide free legal advice on your legal problems. Need help or information? Come to one of our walk-in sessions, call us, e-mail us or make an appointment.
Who are we?
We’re a team of law students and professionals. We have the experience and knowledge to help you.
How can we help you?
We provide free legal advice about:
Your rights as a customer
General terms and conditions, online purchases, debt collection, compensation, warranty and more.
Renting & Housing
Tenancy agreements, huurtoeslag (housing benefit), servicekosten (the charges you pay on top of your rent) and how to cancel your tenancy.
Income & Government Agencies
Uitkeringen (benefits), toeslagen (allowances), government support for vulnerable people and unemployment.
Victim in criminal cases
If you’re a victim in a criminal case, we can support you during the legal proceedings. We can also help you to work out the damage caused to you.
Visit the page What do we do? to find out more about how we work and how we can help you.