Rent Price Protection for Temporary Lease Agreements in Westland

In Westland, with its greenhouse complexes and garden villages such as Naaldwijk and Monster, temporary lease agreements are subject to strict rent price protection. The maximum rent is determined via the housing valuation system (Article 7:245 DCC), taking into account local WOZ values of glasshouse horticulture areas. Use the Rent Price Check on Rijksoverheid.nl to verify, or consult the Municipality of Westland for current reference dates. In case of exceedance, you can apply to the Rent Tribunal for reduction within six months. For temporary contracts, no liberalisation threshold applies; all rental housing in Westland has been protected since 2016, including seasonal housing for greenhouse personnel. The lessor may not demand an excessive deposit (max. two months' rent), which is crucial for flexible workers in bulb cultivation. Upon conversion to indefinite term, the price remains intact. Disputes in Westland: tenants often win in cases of excessive prices, such as starter apartments in Honselersdijk with hidden service charges. Tip: add the point of entry for the correct WOZ reference date, especially for recent extensions to horticulture sites. Housing associations such as Vidomes must ensure affordability for Westland middle incomes. Practical examples: temporary rent in Poeldijk with unjustified surcharges for 'proximity to greenhouses'. In Westland, the number of rent disputes increased by 15% due to the horticulture boom. (248 words)