Not every rent increase in Rijswijk falls under the national point system. Exceptions apply for large-scale maintenance in neighbourhoods such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk, improvements such as insulation or a new bathroom in flats along Godfried Bomanslaan, provided they are invoiced and approved by the municipality. Landlords may then pass on an 'improvement increase' of up to 80% of the costs, in addition to the regular indexation.
In case of change of tenant (new tenant) or interim agreements in the tenancy agreement, deviation is possible. Room rental in student areas around The Hague University of Applied Sciences and temporary contracts fall outside. For luxury apartments in the new Strijpkwartier with gross rent above €1,000, no limit sometimes applies. The Good Landlordship Act limits excesses, while the Rijswijk Tenants' Interests Association assists tenants. Tenants must give written consent for additional increases. In case of dispute, the subdistrict court in The Hague rules. Example: solar panels on roofs in Plaspoelpolder justifies 5% extra. In 2024, the government caps increases at 5.3% for private sector homes under €1,100, relevant for many Rijswijk starter homes. Always check your tenancy agreement for clauses and consult the Municipality of Rijswijk for local subsidies on energy savings. Legal assistance via the Legal Counter in Rijswijk prevents nasty surprises. (218 words)