Not all tenants in Rijswijk are subject to income-dependent rent increases. Important exceptions apply to new-build properties in neighbourhoods such as Rijswijk-Buiten or Oud-Rijswijk (first two years after completion), temporary contracts shorter than two years, and rent prices below the liberalisation threshold (€808.06 in 2024) in the regulated sector. In cases of income reduction, retirement or recent moves to affordable housing association properties in Rijswijk-West, the increase may be moderated or fully waived.
In the event of divorce in Rijswijk, only the income of the principal tenant is taken into account. Expats with foreign income, often living near The Hague, may avoid the scheme if this is proven via the Tax Authorities. During the corona crisis (2020-2022), temporary prohibitions on increases applied, also for tenants in Rijswijk. Landlords in Rijswijk may not increase rent in cases of ongoing disputes at the Rent Tribunal or payment arrears.
Local housing associations such as Vidomes and Rijswijk Wonen apply these rules strictly; check your specific situation via the Rent Price Check on huurcommissie.nl or contact the Rijswijk Housing Desk for free advice. If in doubt: engage a subsidised tenancy law lawyer via your legal expenses insurance or the Legal Aid Office in the Haaglanden region. These exceptions protect tenants in Rijswijk against unfair increases and promote transparency in the local rental market.