Rent Price Indexation for Commercial Spaces in Rotterdam

Rent price indexation for commercial spaces in Rotterdam is governed by Article 7:917 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) and follows the CPI (consumer price index). Landlords in the port city may index annually with written notice three months before the contract anniversary, taking into account the dynamic Rotterdam real estate market. The formula calculates the new rent price as: old price × (new CPI / old CPI). Tenants in neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Kop van Zuid may file an objection with the Rent Committee if the indexation exceeds market-conform limits, especially with the high rents around the Maas. In cases of renovations in the Rotterdam skyline or market developments in the port area, an adjusted method applies via the ROZ template. Disputes over calculations, such as for logistics buildings in Waalhaven, lead to binding decisions. Important: indexation may not cause excessive increases; Rotterdam courts strictly review for reasonableness, also due to the thriving startup scene in the Fenixloodsen. Companies with multi-year contracts in the city centre plan budgets accordingly, with an eye on local inflation due to port activities. Exceptions apply to small-scale retail in Witte de Withstraat. This mechanism balances inflation correction with tenant interests in the vibrant Maasstad. (218 words)