Objection Procedure Against Rent Capping Decision in Westland

In Westland, which includes municipalities such as Naaldwijk, Monster, 's-Gravenzande, and Wateringen, you may lodge an objection against a rent capping decision issued by your local housing corporation, such as Vidomes or WestlandWonen, within six weeks of receiving the decision. Submit this objection in writing to the corporation's office in Naaldwijk, including evidence of your actual income, such as a recent employer's statement from the greenhouse horticulture sector or your income tax return. The corporation must respond within eight weeks, taking into account Westland-specific characteristics such as seasonal incomes of greenhouse employees. If the objection is dismissed, you may appeal to the District Court of The Hague, cadastral sector, within six weeks. The General Administrative Law Act (Awb) applies in this procedure. Key success factors in Westland include errors in income assessment due to flexible horticulture contracts or the non-application of exemptions for caregivers supporting elderly growers or students enrolled in vocational schools (MBOs) in Poeldijk. Costs: a court fee of €91 for individuals. In 70% of Westland cases, the decision is partially amended, often due to local pressure on the housing market. For legal assistance, contact the Legal Counter in The Hague or a tenancy law attorney in the WestlandWonen region. Example: a greenhouse worker from Monster successfully appealed because the corporation treated seasonal income as fixed wages. Document everything, including payslips from the region, and consider mediation via the Rent Tribunal for faster resolution in this tight Westland rental market. This may help you retain your home in 's-Gravenzande or Wateringen.