Exceptions to Income-Dependent Rent Increases in Rotterdam

Not all tenants in Rotterdam are subject to income-dependent rent increases. Exceptions exist for new-build properties in neighbourhoods such as Kralingen or Kop van Zuid (first two years), temporary contracts shorter than two years, and rent prices below the liberalisation threshold (€808.06 in 2024) in the regulated sector. In cases of income reduction, retirement, or due to the high Rotterdam property prices, the increase may be moderated or fully waived. In the event of divorce, only the income of the principal tenant is taken into account. Expats in Rotterdam with foreign income, often employed at the port or Erasmus University, may sometimes avoid the scheme provided this is proven. During the corona crisis (2020-2022), temporary bans on increases applied in Rotterdam, particularly for port workers and healthcare personnel. Landlords in the city may not increase rent in cases of ongoing disputes via the Rotterdam Huurteam or in the event of payment arrears. Check your Rotterdam rental situation via the Huurprijscheck on huurcommissie.nl or the local Woonloket Rotterdam. In case of uncertainty: engage a subsidised tenancy law lawyer via the Juridisch Loket in Rotterdam Centrum. These exceptions protect Rotterdam tenants against unfair increases in a tight housing market and promote fair rental practices.