Rent Price Protection for Temporary Rental Agreements in Rijswijk

In Rijswijk, a growing municipality in the Haaglanden region with many starter homes and new construction projects in districts such as Innen and Oud-Rijswijk, temporary rental agreements are subject to strict rent price protection. The maximum rent is determined by the housing valuation system (Article 7:245 of the Dutch Civil Code), taking into account local WOZ (property valuation) values, which in Rijswijk often hover around €300,000 for mid-range rental properties. Use the Rent Price Check on Rijksoverheid.nl or consult the Municipality of Rijswijk for current points. If the rent exceeds the allowed amount, tenants can apply to the Rent Tribunal for a reduction within six months – in Rijswijk, tenants have recently won cases against excessive rates in complexes near Hollands Spoor. For temporary contracts, there is no liberalisation threshold; all rental properties have been protected since 2016, including the many temporary units for young professionals. Landlords in Rijswijk may not demand excessive deposits (maximum two months’ rent), and upon conversion to an indefinite-term contract, the price remains unchanged. Disputes: tenants frequently win cases involving excessive prices, particularly with private landlords in areas such as RijswijkBinnen. Tip: include the point of entry for an accurate WOZ level from Rijswijk’s basic registration. Housing corporations such as Vidomes must ensure suitability in accordance with the local Housing Ordinance. Practical examples: starter apartments in the Erasmusplein area with hidden service costs that the Rent Tribunal disallowed. In Rijswijk, demand for affordable temporary rentals is rising due to its proximity to The Hague, but protection remains a priority. (278 words)