Rent Allowance Fraud in Westland: Legislation and Remedial Measures
In Westland, with its greenhouse complexes and residential areas such as Naaldwijk, Monster and Poeldijk, rent allowance fraud falls under the Rent Allowance Act. The Tax and Customs Administration/Allowances often detects this through address checks in the municipality of Westland and linkages with income data from local glasshouse horticulture companies. Common fraud: fake rental agreements for social housing or failing to disclose a partner with income from Westland greenhouses.
Detection and Investigation in Westland
Data linkage with the municipality of Westland and landlords such as Vidomes or Woonbron. In case of suspected fraud in neighbourhoods such as Honselersdijk or Kwintsheul: information request to tenants and possibly house search by the FIOD in cooperation with local authorities.
Consequences
Full repayment of the unduly received rent allowance, fine up to 100% of the amount plus €650, and termination of the allowance. In Westland, tenants file an objection within six weeks with the Tax Authorities; local legal assistance is available via the Legal Counter in The Hague.
Appeal Procedure
After objection, you can file an appeal with the District Court of The Hague. Further appeal is possible with the Council of State. Specific to Westland: many cases involve seasonal workers in horticulture.
- Voluntary payment prevents enforced collection via the municipality
- Statute of limitations after 5 years, but active checks in Westland often extend this
Ensure a correct application with current address details from the Personal Records Database (BRP) of Westland. In case of errors: correct immediately via My Allowances to prevent escalation.