Indexation of Service Costs versus WWS Maximum in Westland: the Pitfalls

In Westland, with its many rental properties in greenhouse horticulture areas such as 's-Gravenzande and Naaldwijk, service costs indexation may not fall below the WWS maximum, but landlords often use it as a sneaky route. Article 7:892 BW explicitly separates the bare rent from service costs, which may be indexed annually based on the CPI (consumer price index). However, local landlords in Westland sometimes bundle this with rent increases, which is invalid according to the Huurcommissie Den Haag. Carefully check the specification: fixed costs such as lift maintenance in flats at Verdiplein versus variable expenses like cleaning in Poeldijk. Only CPI adjustment is permitted, not the WWS percentage. Request annual accounts from landlords in Monster and compare with CBS inflation figures. In case of exceedance? Refute per item with evidence. The Huurcommissie tests service costs separately from the bare rent. Avoid the Westland pitfall by invoicing bare rent and service costs separately. In case of abuse, such as in common cases in greenhouse horticulture dwellings: demand rent reduction. Stay alert for this grey area in our region.