In Rijswijk, a growing municipality near The Hague, the Housing Valuation System (WWS) determines the maximum rent in the regulated sector. Points are awarded based on living space, amenities such as a modern kitchen or bathroom, and the property’s WOZ (Valuation of Immovable Property Act) value. Properties with a rent above the liberalisation threshold of €900 (2024) fall into the free sector, which in Rijswijk often applies to new developments in neighbourhoods like Innen-Poortugaal or Oud-Rijswijk.
Landlords in Rijswijk cannot arbitrarily add points; tenants can easily verify this via [huurcheck.toeslagen.nl](https://huurcheck.toeslagen.nl). When increasing rent, the price must remain within the WWS limits. The Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) can conduct a reassessment in case of an objection, taking local factors into account, such as proximity to the city centre or green spaces in Wilhelminapark.
Recent national changes also apply in Rijswijk: additional points for sustainable insulation and energy-efficient measures, but deductions for defects such as leaks or outdated installations. Tenants in Rijswijk can challenge the appropriateness of their rent, particularly in the transitional sector where the WWS remains relevant. This system protects against excessive rents in a popular residential area like Rijswijk and ensures transparency, with special attention to housing market pressures due to commuters to The Hague.