As a tenant in Rijswijk, in the unregulated sector, you can object to a rent increase that exceeds the point assessment system. In neighborhoods like Innen or Oud-Rijswijk, where rent prices often rise due to proximity to The Hague, send a motivated objection letter to your landlord within six weeks of receipt of the proposal. Specify why the increase is unlawful, such as exceeding the maximum points or outstanding maintenance on your property on Laan van Hoorn or Veenweg.
If negotiation fails, then involve the Rent Committee, which is also accessible to Rijswijk residents via the regional office in The Hague. It independently reviews the calculation and can moderate or reverse the increase. Evidence such as photos of defects, like leaks in apartments around Stadhuisplein, or your tenancy agreement is crucial. Costs: €25 court fee, recoverable upon success. For housing associations such as Rijswijk Wonen, the route is via the district court in The Hague. Deadlines are strict; if they lapse, the increase applies. In 2023, the committee handled thousands of cases in the Haaglanden region, with 60% in favor of tenants. Prevent escalation by responding in time and obtaining free legal advice at the Juridisch Loket in Rijswijk on Fahrenheitstraat. Local tenants' associations offer additional support for Rijswijk cases.