I'm renting a flat in Rotterdam built in the 1980s and the toilet cistern is leaking constantly. Water bill is going up. My landlord says I need to arrange the repair myself and he'll reimburse me. I'm worried about costs spiraling. Should I expect €50 or €500? And who actually pays for this—me or the landlord?
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Replacing a toilet cistern (interne reparatie) typically costs €120–€280 in 2026, including parts and labour. A simple internal fill valve might be €80–€150; a full cistern replacement €180–€280. Costs depend on cistern type, access difficulty, and local labour rates. Under Dutch rental law (BW 7:17 and Besluit kleine herstellingen), the landlord must cover repairs for normal wear—a failing 40-year-old cistern qualifies. Request the repair in writing; your landlord must arrange and pay. Never pay out-of-pocket without written landlord approval first. Get 2–3 quotes from verified local plumbers on AstraNL before booking—they'll give you accurate pricing for your specific flat.
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