Rental Disputes in Rijswijk: Role and Procedure of the Rent Tribunal

In Rijswijk, a growing municipality near The Hague with many social rental properties, the Rent Tribunal handles rental disputes in the social sector. What can you as a tenant in Rijswijk expect and how does the procedure proceed locally?

Scope of Application in Rijswijk

For social rental properties in Rijswijk (up to the liberalisation threshold of €879.66 in 2024), the Rent Tribunal handles rent increases, service charges such as maintenance in neighbourhoods like Innen and Sion, and property defects. Binding advice applies to housing associations such as Vidomes and Haag Wonen, active in Rijswijk. This helps with local problems such as moisture in older flats.

Filing and Course of Proceedings

Submit a complaint within two months after becoming aware via the online form on huurcommissie.nl. The tribunal hears both parties, often with a hearing in The Hague, and decides within 6-10 weeks. Costs: €25 per procedure, free for those on minimum income via exceptional assistance from the municipality of Rijswijk.

To the Court

Disagree with the advice? Within six weeks to the district court in The Hague. For deregulated rental properties in Rijswijk, only the judicial route applies. Local success stories show rent reductions of 20-40%, such as for defects in Rijswijk housing association properties. Contact the Legal Counter in The Hague for free advice. (248 words)