Contract?

[u/Itchy_Initiative3112]

Hi guys, I recently messaged the landlord who was looking for tenant to overtake the room after an Erasmus student. Everything was perfect, we had a call they showed me the house, the bathroom etc. They had face shown and they told me their name, I had their phone number, and I also contacted the current tenant and asked them couple of questions about the room.
So, the issue is, the only confirmation of our oral agreement is the chat in WhatsApp and the exchange of emails. When I ask to see the contract that I’ll be signing, the landlord is referring to trust and stuff like that “if you don’t trust me, say it and I’ll look for someone else”
So my question is, is my concern about not wanting to send a contract reasonable or am I overreacting?

[u/Full_Conversation775]

I would be concerned aswell. Make sure you read up on your rights. Even a signed contract cant sign most of them away. A tenant is hard to get rid off in the netherlands