Procedure at the Rent Tribunal in Rotterdam

The Rent Tribunal is the central office for rent disputes concerning price and points, also for residents of Rotterdam in neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven, Kralingen or the Kop van Zuid. Tenants and landlords in Rotterdam submit a free application with property details, contract and specific information about the port city such as WOZ value or energy label. Within eight weeks, a provisional judgment follows, followed by a hearing – often digital or at a local Rotterdam location. The advice is binding, unless you go to the District Court Rotterdam. Costs remain low, with approximately €25 court fee on appeal. In Rotterdam, the success rate for tenants is extra high in cases of exceedances, given the busy rental market with many older properties. Preparation tip: collect photos of damp spots, invoices for maintenance and a points calculation via the Rotterdam rent tool. The committee checks independently and takes into account local factors such as noise nuisance from the Maas or port activities. Decisions are public, form precedent and relieve the District Court Rotterdam, so that you quickly get legal assistance in Rotterdam rental matters.