Rent increase too high — what can I do?
Social rent increasing above legal max? (1) Pay only the old rent, write objection to landlord. (2) Engage Huurcommissie for binding ruling: 088 1600 300. (3) Deadline 6 weeks after receiving proposal. (4) Legal max 2025-2026: 5% (Jul 2025–Jun 2026), 4.1% from July 2026. (5) Upheld objection: reclaim overpaid rent. Applies to base rent, not service costs or parking.
Step by step
- 1Check the percentageCompare proposal with legal maximum. Service costs and parking fall outside the rule.
- 2Write to landlordClear and substantiated objection. Keep paying old rent until ruling.
- 3Huurcommissie objection within 6 wksOnline at huurcommissie.nl or call 088 1600 300 for required documents.
- 4Keep evidenceCopy of objection letter, receipt, bank statements showing rent paid. Crucial for the case.
- 5Follow the rulingBinding for both parties. On upheld objection: reclaim overpaid rent.
All contacts
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay the increase first?
No, you can keep paying the old rent during the objection. Save bank statements as evidence.
What if landlord refuses?
Huurcommissie ruling is binding. On persistence: county court, fee €87. !WOON helps free with procedure.
Does this apply to private sector?
Huurcommissie handles social housing. Private sector: max increase 5.8% per July 2024 (cap). Dispute: county court directly.
Sources
- Het Juridisch Loket — appeal rent increasejuridischloket.nl/wonen-en-buren/huurwoning/bezwaar-huurverhoging
- Rijksoverheid — objecting to rent increaserijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/woning-huren/vraag-en-antwoord/kan-ik-bezwaar-maken-tegen-mijn-huurverhoging
- Huurcommissie — binding rent rulingshuurcommissie.nl
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