Indexing and Adjustment of WWS Maximum Rent in Rijswijk

In Rijswijk, a vibrant municipality in the Haaglanden region with a tight housing market, the WWS maximum rent is indexed annually based on inflation and wage development, as laid down in Article 7:243 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). Landlords in Rijswijk may adjust the rent as of 1 July, with a maximum increase of 5.3% in 2024 for social rental housing in neighbourhoods such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk. Tenants receive a written proposal from housing associations such as Vidomes or Haag Wonen; tacit consent does not apply. Lodge an objection with the Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) in Rijswijk within six weeks to halt the increase until the ruling. For mid-range rent (WWS-light), popular in new expansion areas of Rijswijk, more lenient rules apply with higher ceilings. The municipality of Rijswijk may deviate in cases of quality improvements, such as energy-efficient insulation in flats on Godfried Bomanslaan, approved by the municipal executive. Tenants with a low income qualify for rent allowance via the Tax Authorities (Belastingdienst), which often compensates for the indexing. Follow the ministerial order in the Bulletin of Acts and Decrees (Staatsblad) for exact percentages per region. Example: a rent of €700 in Rijswijk rises to €736.10. Unlawful increases are recoverable via the district court (kantonrechter). This mechanism balances the interests of tenants and landlords on Rijswijk's dynamic market, where demand for affordable housing is high due to proximity to The Hague. (218 words)