Rent Price Indexation for Commercial Properties in Westland

Rent price indexation for commercial properties in Westland, such as greenhouses and horticultural glasshouse locations, is regulated under Article 7:917 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) and follows the CPI (Consumer Price Index). Landlords in this Westland region may index the rent annually with written notification three months prior to the contract anniversary. The formula is as follows: new rent price = old price × (new CPI / old CPI). Tenants of commercial properties in areas such as Naaldwijk, Monster, or Poeldijk may lodge an objection with the Rent Commission if the indexation exceeds market-conforming limits. For renovations of horticultural greenhouses or adjustments to local market developments in the glasshouse sector, the ROZ stencil method is often applied. Disputes over calculations in Westland result in binding rulings. Crucially, indexation may not cause excessive increases; cantonal judges in The Hague assess reasonableness and fairness, taking into account flower cultivation and food production. Westland-based companies with multi-year lease contracts for warehouses and depots plan their budgets accordingly in advance. Exceptions exist for small-scale retail in village centers such as 's-Gravenzande. This system in Westland balances inflation correction with the interests of local entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector.