Rent Increase After Termination in Rijswijk: Rules and Protection

In Rijswijk, a growing municipality near The Hague with many rental properties in neighbourhoods such as Innen and Oud-Rijswijk, the rent price after termination and new letting may not simply explode. The Rent Act limits the increase to the points system or the liberalisation threshold (€808.06 in 2024). For the free sector in Rijswijk, negotiation applies, but always a reasonable market price, taking into account local WOZ values which often hover around €300,000 due to proximity to the Randstad. Tenants in Rijswijk have a two-month reflection period upon contract renewal. In case of eviction for own use by the landlord, such as during renovations in popular complexes like the Wijkcentrum, the same rent applies to the new tenant. Procedure: the landlord must demonstrate liberalisation with a WOZ value >€266,000, which frequently occurs in Rijswijk due to rising real estate prices. Do you have a dispute? The Rent Tribunal decides within months, with possible reimbursement of excess rent paid. Example: old rent €900, new €1200 in a Rijswijk apartment block – the tenant can claim moderation via the lower limit. Protection against usurious rent in Rijswijk via fines up to €20,000, particularly relevant given the high demand for affordable housing. Annual indexation maximum 4.2% in 2024. Document all correspondence with landlords, and check local public consultation evenings of the Municipality of Rijswijk for rent policy. These rules prevent abuse and ensure affordable succession in this dynamic region. Consult Vastgoedbelang or the Rijswijk tenants' association for specific advice. (248 words)