Rent increases in Rijswijk are subject to strict rules under the Good Landlordship Act. A clause permitting automatic annual increases above the statutory index, without the tenant's consent, is void (Article 7:247 CC). The maximum increase follows the rent index of the CBS and may in Rijswijk not exceed inflation plus 1% in the case of liberalisation, taking into account local housing market tensions.
For social housing in neighbourhoods such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk, assessment by the Rent Tribunal applies. Void provisions such as 'rent follows Rijswijk market developments' are disregarded; only the statutory increase counts. Tenants in Rijswijk can file an objection within six weeks after notification by the landlord. Proof of overpayment, often seen in older contracts in the municipality, leads to repayment with 6% interest.
Judges in the District Court of The Hague, which handles Rijswijk, regularly annul clauses that link service charges such as parking costs in Rijswijk to rent increases. Landlords must request written consent for deviations. In case of nullity, the rent remains at the old level until a new agreement. Local organisations such as the Rijswijk Rent Team and Haaglanden Tenants' Union assist with calculations and advice at Rijswijk city hall. Check your contract annually via the municipal website to avoid surprises and file claims with the Rent Tribunal in time.