Have Your Rent Price in Rotterdam Checked by the Rent Tribunal
Do you live in Rotterdam and doubt the legality of your rent price? In a city like Rotterdam with high rent prices in neighbourhoods such as Kralingen, Hillegersberg or the Kop van Zuid, the Rent Tribunal checks for free whether the price fits the housing valuation system (HVS). For social rented housing in Rotterdam corporate neighbourhoods it is completely free, for liberalised rent a deposit of €25 applies.
What Does the Rent Tribunal Specifically Check for Rotterdam Properties?
The assessment is based on points for surface area, facilities such as a lift or balcony, energy index and the Rotterdam location. Think of extra points for location near the Maas or Central Station. The maximum rent at 142 points amounts to €808.06 (2024). Exceedance? Demand reduction, especially relevant with the high prices in Rotterdam-South or the Old West.
Procedure for Rotterdam Residents
- Gather your tenancy agreement, specification of service charges (often high due to Rotterdam maintenance costs) and the WOZ decision from the municipality of Rotterdam.
- Submit easily online via huurcommissie.nl, mentioning your Rotterdam address.
- Wait for the hearing (within 3 months), often digitally accessible for commuters in the port city.
The decision is binding; the landlord usually pays the costs. In case of objection, you can go to the district court in Rotterdam. In 2023, hundreds of Rotterdam residents benefited from rent reductions through this system.
Relevant Laws for Rotterdam
- Good Landlordship Act: Extra protection for tenants in large cities like Rotterdam against aggressive landlords.
- Rent Pricing Regulation 2024: Updated points tables, including urban premiums for Rotterdam facilities.
Ideal for new contracts from private landlords in Rotterdam or for rent increases after renovations in post-war neighbourhoods.