Rules & misuse

Prohibited items on Huurmarkt

OwnerLast updated: Apr 30, 2026

In short

Not all items may be listed or rented out on Huurmarkt.

It is prohibited to:

  • List illegal goods
  • Rent out dangerous or banned items
  • List items you don't have the right to rent out
  • List items that violate laws or regulations

Huurmarkt may remove listings and restrict accounts in case of violation.


Why are some items prohibited?

Huurmarkt aims to provide a safe and trustworthy platform.

Certain items carry:

  • Legal risk
  • Safety risk
  • Insurance issues
  • Liability risk

and are therefore not allowed.


Illegal goods

It's prohibited to list items that:

  • Violate laws or regulations
  • Contain banned or controlled substances
  • Have been obtained illegally

This applies even if the user is unaware of the illegality.


Weapons and dangerous objects

Not allowed include:

  • Firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Explosives
  • Illegal weapons
  • Items intended for violence

Replicas or parts may also fall under restrictions.


Drugs and controlled substances

It's prohibited to list or rent out:

  • Narcotics
  • Illegal substances
  • Controlled chemicals

Medical and regulated equipment

Certain medical equipment or items that:

  • Require medical certification
  • Are prescription-only
  • Fall under specific regulations

may not be listed without compliance with applicable law.


Illegal services or misuse

It's prohibited to use Huurmarkt to:

  • Facilitate illegal activities
  • Commit fraud
  • Support identity misuse
  • Infringe intellectual property

Listings indicating such activities may be removed.


Unsafe or dangerous items

Items that:

  • Pose a serious safety risk
  • Have insufficient maintenance
  • Are unsafe or defective

may not be listed.

Owners are responsible for the safety of their item.


Items without the right to rent out

You may not list items:

  • That you don't own
  • That you don't have the right to rent out
  • That are subject to a lease or rental contract that prohibits subletting

You are responsible for compliance with contractual obligations.


Animals and living beings

Renting out:

  • Animals
  • Living organisms

may be restricted or prohibited depending on law and platform policy.


Content against platform values

Items that:

  • Are discriminatory or hateful
  • Incite violence
  • Violate public order or good morals

are not allowed.

Huurmarkt may remove such listings.


Enforcement

Huurmarkt reserves the right to:

  • Remove listings
  • Temporarily restrict accounts
  • Permanently remove accounts
  • Investigate suspicious activity
  • Cooperate with authorities where legally required

Users can report prohibited listings via the platform.


Is this list exhaustive?

No.

This list is not exhaustive.

Huurmarkt reserves the right to refuse or remove other items if they:

  • Pose risks
  • Violate laws
  • Violate platform policy

What if I'm unsure?

If you're unsure whether an item is allowed:

  • Contact Support
  • Don't list the item until you have clarity

When in doubt, a listing may be rejected or removed.


Summary

Not all items can be listed on Huurmarkt.

Prohibited include:

  • Illegal goods
  • Weapons
  • Drugs
  • Unsafe items
  • Items without the right to rent out

Huurmarkt may take action in case of violation.

Safety and compliance are central.

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