Objection and appeal against placement on social housing waiting list in Westland
In Westland, with districts such as Naaldwijk, Monster, Kwintsheul and Poeldijk, do you feel unfairly treated on the waiting list for social housing? The General Administrative Law Act (Awb) provides clear options for objection and appeal. This is relevant for incorrect registrations with housing associations such as Pré Wonen, unjustified removal or rejected urgency by the Westland municipality.
Steps for objection in Westland
Within 6 weeks after the decision of the Westland municipality or Pré Wonen, you must submit an objection letter. State concrete facts, such as errors in the Westland Housing Ordinance, your grounds and supporting evidence such as income data or household composition. The authority decides within 6 weeks (extension to 12 weeks possible). No decision? Then 'deemed consent' applies pursuant to the Awb.
Appeal to the court
After rejection of the objection, you can appeal within 6 weeks to the administrative judge of the District Court of The Hague, competent for Westland. There are hearings and you can apply for free legal assistance via the Legal Counter in Naaldwijk or subsidised counsel. Judges assess proportionality, carefulness and compliance with the Westland Housing Ordinance 2023-2026.
Common successful grounds in Westland
Typical success factors are calculation errors in waiting time due to incorrect reference dates, discrimination based on income or family composition, and insufficient reasoning of decisions. In the region, approximately 28% of claimants won in 2023 according to recent case law of the District Court of The Hague, partly due to stricter scrutiny of urgency for Westland greenhouse horticulture workers.
In Westland, where social housing demand is high due to the horticultural economy, pay attention to strict deadlines to strengthen your position. Local legal assistance via the Legal Advice Hour at the WestlandWonen service point prevents pitfalls and increases your chances of success.