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Rent Threshold for Social Housing in Westland

Discover the rent threshold for social housing in Westland (2024): maximum rent, rent allowance, skewed living and your rights. Advice via Juridisch Loket Westland.

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What is the rent threshold for social housing in Westland?

The rent threshold for social housing in Westland is the maximum amount you may pay for a rental property under the Rent Allowance Act and Maximum Rent Act. This threshold determines whether a property qualifies as social rental housing and whether you can receive rent allowance. In 2024, there is a national threshold, but Westland applies specific values. Exceeding it can lead to loss of allowance or skewed living.

What is social rental housing in Westland?

Social rental housing complies with the Maximum Rent Act (Wmh). In Westland, these properties may not exceed the local rent threshold. They are often rented out by housing associations such as Woonbron or Veste, active in the region.

The threshold ensures affordable homes for people with a modal income. Above this threshold, it is a skewed property (see: Skewed Living in Westland).

Legal basis

  • Maximum Rent Act (Wmh): Limits rent prices for the social sector in Westland.
  • Rent Allowance Act: Allowance dependent on income and rent in the municipality.
  • Maximum Rent Decree (Bmh): Specific thresholds for Westland and surrounding areas.

How is the rent threshold in Westland determined?

Determined annually by the government, based on:

  • The local average rent in Westland.
  • Property type (e.g., attic apartment in Naaldwijk or family home in Kwintsheul).
  • Location (Poeldijk center vs. Honselersdijk outskirts).

In 2024, the national threshold is approximately € 740 (70 m²), but in Westland this can vary up to € 808, depending on WOZ value and points system. Check current thresholds at Gemeente Westland or Rijksoverheid.

Consequences if rent exceeds the Westland threshold

Rent above the social rent threshold Westland has consequences:

1. Loss of rent allowance

Only possible if rent is below the threshold. In Westland with relatively high prices, this can be problematic for low incomes.

2. Skewed living in Westland

Rent too high for social qualification, but you live there. Causes:

  • Landlord sets rent too high.
  • Increase after start of rental period.
  • Property from private sector incorrectly rented as social.

Demand rent correction via Rent Tribunal or switch. See Skewed Living Westland.

3. Less Rent Tribunal protection

Above threshold, no review of rent increases by Rent Tribunal The Hague. Landlord may increase within Rent Increase Act.

Rights and obligations of tenant in Westland

Regulated via Rent Allowance Act and Wmh. Contact Juridisch Loket Westland for advice.

Rights

  • Affordable rent: Maximum the Westland threshold, unless you agree to more.
  • Rent allowance: If income and rent criteria are met.
  • Rent Tribunal review: For social rent in Westland.
  • Rent reduction: For defects, apply at District Court The Hague (district).

Obligations

  • Pay rent on time.
  • Keep property tidy.
  • Report income to housing association for priority.

Help in Westland

  • Gemeente Westland: Rent teams and advice.
  • Juridisch Loket Westland: Free help with rent disputes.
  • District Court The Hague: For proceedings (Westland district).
  • Rent Tribunal: Rent review and disputes.