Maximum Rent Increase Rules After Liberalisation in Rijswijk

In Rijswijk, ZH, in the private sector after liberalisation, there are no statutory maxima for rent increases; landlords and tenants negotiate freely, often linked to CPI +2% in neighbourhoods such as Innen and Remmerden. Social rent in Rijswijk housing association properties remains limited to inflation (3.3% in 2024) plus costs for housing improvements. Transitional rules upon liberalisation: first year max. 5% for sitting tenants in former social rental properties on Bogaardlaan or Leeuwenbergseweg. Good Landlordship Act (2019) sanctions unreasonable increases; Rent Tribunal assesses complaints on reasonableness, with office in The Hague for quick handling. Scale for Rijswijk: 1st year 4%, 2nd year 5%, thereafter free negotiation. Indexation follows CBS inflation figures. Tenants in Rijswijk sign rent increase proposal or tacitly agree after 2 months. In disputes: district court in The Hague. Local practice: private sector in Rijswijk-Randstad sees 7-10% increases due to housing shortage and proximity to The Hague. Municipality of Rijswijk advises fixed rental periods in contracts and publishes model letters via rijswijk.nl. Fiscal note: higher rent affects mortgage interest deduction. During corona, temporary ceilings applied; future: EU directive on affordable rent may impose limits for Rijswijk mid-range rent. This clearly separates sectors locally.