Liberalisation Threshold Rijswijk: Transition to Free Sector

In Rijswijk, the liberalisation threshold marks the division between regulated WWS rent and the free sector: €879.66 in 2024. Properties with a rent price above this, such as much new-build in neighbourhoods like Innen-Peldersveld or the luxury offerings around Laan van Hoornweg, fall outside rent price control. Landlords in Rijswijk must register their property with the Land Registry before 1 July of the preceding year to activate liberalisation. Tenants then lose WWS protection, but retain termination protection against arbitrary termination. Exception for existing contracts: these remain regulated until the next revision. Test the status via the housing valuation system: more than 216 points means free sector. Due to the high housing shortage in Rijswijk ZH, the municipality has not lowered the threshold, unlike some neighbouring municipalities. In case of disputes, you can go to the Rent Tribunal in The Hague, which handles many Rijswijk cases. This system encourages new-build projects such as along Godfried van Bouillonlaan, but there is criticism from local tenants' organisations on declining affordability in a city with rising demand. Tip for Rijswijk tenants: check the Land Registry registration via the Huislijn portal to prevent unexpected rent increases and safeguard your rights. (218 words)