In 2024, tenants in Rijswijk's social housing sector will face strict rules if their household income exceeds the income limit. According to the Housing Act (article 5.1) and the Affordable Housing Allocation Decree, the landlord, such as WoonInvest or other housing associations in Rijswijk, must check whether the income exceeds €47,699 (for single-person households) or €52,671 (for multi-person households). Exceedance often results in a relocation obligation within two years, except in exceptional circumstances such as medical limitations or advanced age.
The procedure in Rijswijk proceeds as follows: the housing association retrieves income data from the Tax Authorities and sends a notice of intent to terminate the tenancy agreement. Tenants can file an objection with the housing association, followed by an appeal to the Rent Tribunal or the district court in The Hague. Local exceptions apply to temporary exceedances due to inheritances, bonuses, or one-off benefits; housing associations in Rijswijk sometimes grant deferral in such cases. The municipality of Rijswijk offers priority through the urgency allocation system for moving on to mid-range rental properties in neighborhoods such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk.
Practical examples from Rijswijk show that many tenants move to the private sector after exceedance, with rents starting from €900 per month, causing financial pressure. The municipality encourages income adjustment via Rijswijk work plaza and advises applying for rent allowance. Stay informed via your landlord or the municipality of Rijswijk's website and engage a tenancy law attorney via the Legal Counter in the region in case of disputes. (248 words)