Rent Freeze and Points System in Westland

In Westland, with its greenhouses and horticultural businesses, the points system plays a crucial role in rent increases for social housing in areas such as Naaldwijk, Monster, and Kwintsheul. By law, rent may only increase in line with inflation or energy investments in housing adjacent to greenhouse horticulture, never exceeding the points threshold. The Rent Assessment Committee (Huurcommissie) evaluates objections within 6 months. For a property with 142 points (maximum €752.33 in 2024), this prevents excessive increases, which is particularly relevant for seasonal workers in the region. Exceptions include liberalisation for rents above €808.06 or renovations such as insulation for energy-efficient greenhouse housing. Tenants with low incomes, often working in Westland’s greenhouse horticulture, can claim housing allowance via the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). Practical example: if a local housing corporation like Vidomes increases rent by 4.4%, compare this with the points score of your property in Poeldijk. Submit an objection using the Rent Assessment Committee’s template letter. The success rate is 70% with proper substantiation, supported by Westland tenants' associations. Prevention: request your points calculation from the landlord annually. This protects you against unreasonable increases in Westland’s tight rental market.