The municipality of Amsterdam (Gemeente Amsterdam) has made an energy costs compensation available of €1,000 / €1,800 (depending on income and assets) per household. As a student, you are (still) not eligible for this. It often happens that students are excluded from these kinds of measures, usually because tailored solutions are provided for them by […]
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ZZW New Years Toast 2022…
On New Year’s Eve, an event took place on Zuiderzeeweg where residents gathered to have a meal together and toast to the end of the year before everyone headed into New Year’s Eve. This event was organized by the residents’ committee of the complex. Read their report here: There was mashed potatoes, mulled wine, painting, […]
Support For Renovations Opaallaan…
At the beginning of 2022 DUWO announced to us their intention to transform the rooms of three towers (1, 8, and 10) on Opaallaan into independent housing, as well as major maintenance required due to the age of the buildings. The work is so extensive that it can only be done if the towers are […]
Students’ response to Amsterdams Approach to Housing (AAV)…
On February 13th, Alderman Pels presented her Amsterdam Approach to Housing (AAV). This is a comprehensive policy document outlining the plans for the housing and construction policy of the municipality. Together with seven other organizations representing the interests of young people and students, we have presented a response to this AAV. Read our response to […]
Advise concerning adjusting DUWO’s service subscription…
On November 28, 2023, DUWO requested advice on a proposal regarding the cost adjustment of the service subscription (SA). The argument for this price increase is that the current prices of the SA are not cost-effective, and DUWO aims to move towards a situation where this is the case. Although this argument is considered justified […]
Delayed settlement of service costs…
As you may have heard from Duwo, there is a delay this year with the settlement of the service costs. During the settlement the advance payment for electricity, gas, and heating, among other things, is settled with the actual costs incurred. Duwo, as the landlord, is legally obligated to finalize this settlement by July 1st. […]
Kings Day at Zuiderzeeweg…
This year Kings Day was celebrated on Zuiderzeeweg as usual with the local residents. People brought their old items, creating a mini flea market. Poffertjes were handed out from a kitchen window – cooked by two residents who spent the entire afternoon continuously baking. In addition, various traditional Dutch games were organized, such as ‘cookie […]
Advice regarding package walls…
Tenants in large complexes sharing an entrance have been complaining for years about lost packages due to delivery drivers leaving them at the entrance. In response to these complaints, DUWO conducted a pilot project with package walls in various complexes. Package walls ensure that packages are securely stored and can only be unlocked by the […]
General Meeting of Members (ALV) 2024…
This year we are organising our general meeting of members (ALV) on the evening of Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 8:30 PM to 9:15 PM. During the ALV, we will present the policy plan for 2024. The board for the upcoming year will also be elected. The ALV is the perfect opportunity to voice your […]
What does the Rent Tribunal do?…
The Rent Tribunal is an independent organisation that can issue binding rulings in disputes between tenants and landlords. With the contracts DUWO offers to students, you can go to the tribunal for complaints relating to the initial rent (up to 6 months after entering into the contract), the service costs and the maintenance of your […]