Rent Increase Recalculation Based on Service Costs in Westland
Learn how to recalculate rent increases in Westland due to incorrect service costs. Step-by-step guide for rent price assessment via the Huurcommissie, with attention to local greenhouse horticulture complexes.
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Arslan AdvocatenLegal Editorial
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In Westland, with its many rental properties in greenhouse horticulture areas such as 's-Gravenzande and Naaldwijk, service costs such as maintenance of greenhouses and collective heating often influence the total rent price. In the event of incorrect settlement in this region, the rent can be recalculated. If too much has been charged through, you can claim repayment plus settlement with rent increase. The court may reduce the full rent price by up to 15% in case of gross errors (Article 7:220 BW). Check whether service costs are included in the rent increase letter for your Westland property. For housing associations such as Vidomes, maximum 2.5% inflation-linked increase, excluding service costs. In VvE complexes around Poeldijk, separate common costs for horticulture facilities. Use the Huurcommissie Rent Price Check for verification, tailored to Westland market prices. In case of dispute: submit a request for rent price assessment to the Huurcommissie in The Hague. Provide evidence with your own calculations, market comparisons from Westland, and WOZ values of surrounding plots. Success leads to indexation or repayment for previous years, up to five years back. Landlords must show annual accounts, including local maintenance costs. This process protects Westland tenants against unreasonable increases due to seasonal horticulture influences. Combine with WOZ value check for liberalisation threshold in this dynamic region. Local tenants' associations in Westland offer free advice via the town hall. This way, you maintain control over rising living costs in the glass city and enforce correction. (218 words)