Objection Procedure Against Inappropriate Allocation in Rotterdam

Do you receive housing in Rotterdam that does not suit your situation? Start an objection procedure immediately. Begin informally by complaining to the Rotterdam housing association, such as Woonbron, Havensteder or Vestia, within 8 weeks after the allocation decision. No solution? Submit a request to the Huurcommissie in Rotterdam for binding advice; this is free and takes a maximum of 10 weeks. Still dissatisfied? Proceed to the Rotterdam-Centrum District Court for annulment of the decision. Gather strong evidence: the rental offer, your registration with Woonnet Rijnmond, income details, medical reports and possibly an urgency declaration from the municipality of Rotterdam. The Good Landlordship Act obliges housing associations to hear and be heard, with extra attention to the tight Rotterdam housing market. Statistics show a success rate of approximately 60% in Huurcommissie cases in the region. Costs: court fee €85 at the Rotterdam District Court, fully recoverable upon success. Note the time pressure: carry out the procedure within 6 weeks after rejection, especially in Rotterdam where waiting times for social rental housing amount to 10 years or more.