Rent Price Liberalisation Threshold: what does this mean for tenants in Rijswijk?
The rent price liberalisation threshold is an important threshold in Dutch tenancy law that determines whether a property in Rijswijk falls under rent regulation or is in the private sector. Since the increase in 2021, more properties fall just above this threshold and different rules apply. Discover what this means for your rent price and rights in Rijswijk.
What exactly does the rent price liberalisation threshold entail?
This statutory threshold determines whether a property in Rijswijk is classified as a social housing unit or a private sector property. If the rent price is below the threshold, strict rules apply such as the points system (see our article on the points system in the Haaglanden region), limited rent increases and good tenant protection. Above the threshold, the landlord may set the rent price freely.
Statutory basis and local application
The main laws are:
- Rent Allowance Act (article 1, paragraph 2, sub a): sets the threshold for social rent.
- Maximum Rent Increase Act: limits increases for regulated rent in Rijswijk.
- Housing Act: categorises rental properties in the Den Haag region, including Rijswijk.
Current threshold values (2024) for Rijswijk
Due to the increase since 2021, the threshold is:
- € 759.17 gross per month for a standard property (approx. 2 bedrooms) in Rijswijk and surrounding private sector.
- In Rijswijk, the threshold may vary slightly due to the local rent price index and the tight housing market in Haaglanden.
Note: Exceeds this threshold? Then no social rent rules apply. The landlord determines the price freely, without points system or maximum increases. Check your situation via the Huurregister.
How is the liberalisation threshold determined in Rijswijk?
Annually, the CBS adjusts the threshold based on:
- The national rent price index, adjusted for the Haaglanden region.
- Average private sector rents in Rijswijk and Den Haag.
Social rent versus private sector in Rijswijk
| Social rent (Rijswijk) | Private sector (Rijswijk) |
|---|---|
| Rent < €759.17 liberalisation threshold. | Rent > liberalisation threshold. |
| Max. increase 3-5% (2024 rules). | Fully free determination by landlord. |
| Full rent allowance possibility. | Limited rent allowance based on income. |
| Strong protection via Rent Tribunal. | No max. increase; negotiation. |
| Points system upon inspection. | Market-conform price, no points system. |
Impact for tenants in Rijswijk
Check whether your property is regulated by:
- Rent level: Below €759.17? Then social rules.
- Property type: Housing association property in Rijswijk often regulated; private private sector not.
- Contract date: Before 2021 possibly different thresholds.
Practical examples Rijswijk
Example 1: Social rent
You rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Rijswijk for €720/month. Below the threshold: max. 3% increase in 2024, points system applies, rent allowance possible.
Example 2: Private sector
€850/month for the same property? Private sector: landlord may increase by 10%, no Rent Tribunal protection, but possibly still rent allowance.
Specific to Rijswijk: Due to the busy market near Den Haag, private sector rents are rising quickly. Always check your tenancy agreement and consult the Juridisch Loket Rijswijk.