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Rent Increase CPI Limit Rotterdam: What You Need to Know

CPI limit rent increase Rotterdam: max. 5.3% in 2024. Rights, examples and help via District Court Rotterdam & Legal Aid Office.

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Rent Increase CPI Limit in Rotterdam: What You Need to Know

The **rent increase CPI limit** determines how much your landlord in Rotterdam may increase annually. Since 2015, a statutory limit applies based on the **Consumer Price Index (CPI)**. Discover how this works in Rotterdam, your rights and steps in case of violation via local authorities such as District Court Rotterdam.

What is the CPI limit for rent increases in Rotterdam?

The **CPI limit** restricts the annual rent increase for tenants in Rotterdam. The CPI measures inflation and is published by the **Statistics Netherlands (CBS)**. Landlords may not increase more than the CPI rise from the previous year plus 1 percentage point.

This rule applies to **regulated rental properties** in Rotterdam, but not to:

  • Free sector properties (above €879.66 in 2024, without allowance)
  • Commercial spaces
  • Short-term rentals
  • Fixed rents at housing associations

In Rotterdam, with high housing pressure, a **temporary cap of 5.3%** applied in 2024 for regulated rent, lower than CPI +1% to protect tenants.

Legal basis of the CPI limit

The rules are set out in the **Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies Act (WHW)** and **Maximum Rent Increase Act (WMHH)**. Key articles:

  • Article 7:139 DCC: General rent increase conditions.
  • Article 7:140 DCC: CPI +1% limit, temporarily adjusted since 2023.
  • Decree on Maximum Rent Increase 2024: Specifies percentages.

CBS publishes CPI in January. For Rotterdam tenants in 2025, the 2024 increase applies. In case of exceedance, you can go to **District Court Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125** or seek advice from **Legal Aid Office Rotterdam, Westblaak 180**.

Tip for Rotterdam: Landlords may not enforce a higher increase, not even via contract.

CPI limit in practice for Rotterdam tenants

Example: Your rent in Rotterdam-Feijenoord is €900. With 4% CPI increase 2024 +1% =5%, but temporarily limited to 5.3%: €900 + €47.70 = €947.70. Higher demand? Unlawful.

Timely notice required

Landlord must:

  1. At least 1 month in advance give written notice (art. 7:139 DCC).
  2. Quote the official CPI.
  3. Stay within the statutory limit.

Content of rent increase letter

Must contain:

  • New rent price.
  • CPI used.
  • Effective date.
  • Statutory reference (art. 7:140 DCC).

Example letter:

Dear tenant,
We are increasing your rent as of 1 July 2025 from €900 to €947.70 based on CPI 2024 (4%) +1%, limited to 5.3% (art. 7:140 DCC).

What to do in case of excessive increase in Rotterdam?

Do not consent! Object in writing within 1 month. No agreement? Rent remains old. In dispute:

  • Free advice: **Legal Aid Office Rotterdam, Westblaak 180**.
  • Lawsuit: **District Court Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125** (sub-district section).
Housing association rent? Check Rent Tribunal. Keep all correspondence.

In Rotterdam neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Charlois, housing associations often act via Rent Team Rotterdam for collective action.

Special rules 2024-2025 Rotterdam

Due to inflation and housing market: maximum increase 5.3% in 2024 for mid-range rent. Free sector no limit, but check via WOZ value. Rotterdam encourages reporting excessive rents via Rotterdam Rent Check.