WWS Maximum Rent in Rijswijk: What is the Allowable Rent?
For a WWS maximum rent in Rijswijk, a statutory maximum applies to the rent price. This protects tenants in the social rental sector. Read here how it works, your rights and steps in case of excessive rent. Specific to Rijswijk, district of the District Court of The Hague.
What is WWS Maximum Rent in Rijswijk?
The WWS maximum rent is the highest permitted amount for rent in the social sector, regulated by the Housing Space and Housing Policy Act (WWS). This applies to social rental housing and the liberalised sector in Rijswijk. It protects against excessive rents and ensures affordability. The municipality of Rijswijk sets this maximum with input from the Tenants' Union.
Factors such as property size, location in Rijswijk (e.g. near the centre or Sir Winston Churchill-laan) and property type determine the limit.
Statutory Basis for Rijswijk
The basis is the Housing Space and Housing Policy Act (WWS), inter alia in:
- Article 1:1 Housing Act – Objectives of the housing market.
- Article 1:2 Housing Act – Rules on maximum rent.
- Article 1:3 Housing Act – Municipal determination.
- Rijswijk Maximum Rent Decree – Annually set by the municipality of Rijswijk.
The Rent Tribunal handles disputes. For Rijswijk, this falls under the District Court of The Hague (district). Contact the Rijswijk Legal Aid Office for free advice.
Which Properties in Rijswijk?
Subject to WWS:
- Social rental housing from housing associations in Rijswijk.
- Liberalised sector – Private rentals with long-term contracts.
- Properties below the maximum.
Not subject to WWS:
- Free sector – Rent above maximum, e.g. luxury in Rijswijk.
- Temporary rentals shorter than one year.
- Company housing.
How is it Determined in Rijswijk?
The municipality of Rijswijk uses criteria such as:
- Size – Per m², larger = higher maximum.
- Location – Higher near station or Rijswijk centre.
- Type – Apartment vs. single-family home.
- Maintenance and energy label – Well-maintained properties higher.
Consult the Rijswijk Maximum Rent Decree on the municipal website or Rent Tribunal. For 2024, maxima are around €800-€900 for average social rent, depending on type.
Rent Increase in Rijswijk
Under WWS, the landlord may not increase arbitrarily. Maximum according to the minister's rent increase proposal, reviewed by the Rent Tribunal. In Rijswijk: no increase above maximum. In case of exceedance: file a complaint within 4 months with the Rent Tribunal or District Court of The Hague.
What to Do in Case of Excessive Rent in Rijswijk?
1. Check maximum via Rent Tribunal tool.
2. Request rent reduction from landlord.
3. If refused: go to Rent Tribunal.
4. Help via Rijswijk Legal Aid Office or housing association advice point.
Note: in Rijswijk, local rules apply to housing association properties. Source: Municipality of Rijswijk and WWS 2024.