Social Housing Rent Increases in Rijswijk: Maximum Percentages 2024
In Rijswijk, where there are many social rental properties from housing associations such as Rijswijk Wonen, the rent may increase by a maximum of 5.4% in 2024 or be adjusted to the statutory maximum rent. Landlords must announce the increase before 1 May. As a tenant in Rijswijk, you can agree, negotiate or lodge an objection with the Rent Tribunal.
Types of Rent Increases in Rijswijk
Inflation-linked increase: Limited to 5.4%, based on the national norm. Adjustment to appropriate level: After vacancy in neighbourhoods such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk, to the income-dependent maximum rent price. Improvements: Additional increase for insulation or sustainability measures, such as in recent projects in Rijswijk, but only with tenant consent.
Objection Procedure for Rijswijk Tenants
- Send a written refusal to your landlord within 2 months after the announcement.
- During the procedure, pay at least 40% of the proposed increase to prevent forced eviction.
- The Rent Tribunal in The Hague decides bindingly; in Rijswijk, you can also go to the Neighbourhood Housing Team for free advice.
In Rijswijk, no increase for recent owner-occupied homes from the social sector or ongoing disputes. Good Landlordship Act article 7 provides extra protection against excessive increases by local housing associations.
Overview of Inflation Percentages
- 2023: 2%.
- 2024: 5.4% (according to CPB forecast, relevant for Rijswijk).
Check your tenancy agreement and consult the Municipality of Rijswijk for local subsidies on rent costs. For questions: huurteamrijswijk.nl or Rent Tribunal.