Consumer rights

Why you often have more consumer rights than you think (and how to use them)

Aidvocaten 21 januari 2026

Consumer rights are often stronger than you think. Learn what you can do and how Aidvocaten helps without the hassle.

Introduction
Everyone has dealt with a faulty product, an auto-renewed subscription, or a deposit that never comes back. And yet... most people do nothing. The law does protect you. In this blog you will learn why consumer rights are often stronger than you think, what you can do today, and how Aidvocaten helps you claim your rights - without complex language or expensive lawyers.

Why so many people let their rights slip

  • Many consumers do not know their rights well. Did you know you can request a refund up to 12 months after an unjustified auto-renewal?
  • The legal system often feels complex and discouraging. You do not know what to write, where to start, or which law applies.
  • Companies hope you will give up. They send you from one desk to another, counting on you to stop.

Research by the Dutch Consumers Association shows that more than 40% of consumers drop a complaint even though there is a legal basis for a refund or compensation.

What rights do you actually have as a consumer?

  • Situation: Product does not work as promised
    Your right: Right to repair, replacement, or a refund (art. 7:21 BW)
  • Situation: Online purchase and you changed your mind
    Your right: 14-day cooling-off period without giving a reason (right of withdrawal)
  • Situation: Subscription auto-renewed
    Your right: Only allowed with clear communication (art. 6:236 BW)
  • Situation: Security deposit not returned
    Your right: Legal obligation to repay after the lease ends

Claiming your rights can be easy
The biggest hurdle is often writing the right letter or finding the correct law. That is where Aidvocaten helps.

  • Answer a few questions in our digital intake
  • Receive a tailored legal letter within 48 hours
  • Use it immediately to claim your rights

You do not need legal expertise. We automatically match your situation to the right laws. Simple. Clear. Effective.

Customer story: "225 euros back within 2 days"
"I paid for a subscription I never used for a year. With Aidvocaten I received a strong legal letter within 48 hours. I got 225 euros back. Without them I would never have managed it." - Bas from Rotterdam

What can you do today?
Did you lose money due to a mistake, poor service, or an unjustified subscription? Not sure if you still have rights? Do not let your complaint sit. Start your digital intake at Aidvocaten.com today and receive a tailored legal letter within 48 hours.

Turn frustration into legal action - without stress.

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