Have Your Rent in Westland Assessed by the Rent Commission
Living in Westland and questioning the lawfulness of your rent? The Rent Commission checks whether it complies with the Housing Valuation System (WWS). This is particularly relevant in greenhouse-rich areas such as 's-Gravenzande, Naaldwijk, or Monster, where rental properties are often linked to local facilities. Free of charge for social housing, €25 deposit for the private sector.
What Does the Rent Commission Specifically Check for Westland?
The assessment is based on points for surface area, WOZ (Property Valuation) value, facilities such as the energy label, and the Westland location with factors like proximity to greenhouses or the beach. Maximum basic rent at 142 points: €808.06 (2024). Exceeding this amount? Request a reduction, ideal in cases of rising rents due to Westland real estate developments.
Procedure for Tenants in Westland
- Gather your rental agreement, specification of service charges (e.g., garden maintenance or greenhouse contributions), and a recent WOZ assessment from the Municipality of Westland.
- Submit your request easily online via huurcommissie.nl and provide your Westland address.
- Wait for the hearing (within 3 months), often locally coordinated.
The decision is binding; landlords generally bear the costs. Objection? Appeal to the subdistrict court in The Hague. In Westland, tenants report success in cases of excessive prices due to unique local factors such as the influence of greenhouse horticulture.
Relevant Legislation for Westland
- Good Landlordship Act: Additional protection for tenants in agriculturally oriented municipalities like Westland.
- Rent Pricing Regulation 2024: Updated tables with attention to regional energy costs.
Perfectly applicable to new contracts from Westland landlords or rent increases due to inflation in the greenhouse sector.