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Appropriate Allocation by Housing Corporation Westland

Housing corporation in Westland allocates inappropriate housing? Discover your rights regarding appropriate allocation, complaint procedures, and steps to the District Court of The Hague.

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Appropriate Allocation by Housing Corporations in Westland: Your Rights and Steps

Appropriate allocation requires a housing association in Westland to offer you a social rental property that matches your situation, income, and family. This statutory right prevents you from receiving a property that is too large or too expensive. If this is disregarded? Then you can take action via the District Court of The Hague.

What Does Appropriate Allocation Entail for Westland?

In Westland, with municipalities such as Naaldwijk and Monster, a housing association must take into account upon allocation:

  • Family size (e.g., 3-bedroom property for small family).
  • Income limit (max. 80% of modal income for social rent).
  • Mobility (ground floor for wheelchair users).
  • Health (mould-free or senior housing).
  • Work/school location (near greenhouse horticulture areas).

This is regulated in the Housing Act and Good Landlordship Act. Housing associations such as WestlandWonen or Purmo must comply with this.

Statutory Basis in Westland

  • Housing Act art. 44: Housing associations allocate based on urgency and income.
  • Article 7:257 CC: Rental property must be suitable for normal use.
  • Rent Oversight Act: Oversight by the Tenants' Union and Housing Authority.
  • GGW Westland: Local housing ordinance sets performance agreements with housing associations.

Allocation Process with Westland Housing Associations

Standard procedure:

  1. Register with Delfts Gezinsblad/Woonmatch Westland: Enter income and family details.
  2. Apply for urgency with the municipality of Westland (e.g., in case of divorce or medical necessity).
  3. Respond to advertisement: Apply for suitable properties via the housing notification point.
  4. Choice interview: Housing association discusses your situation (14 days consideration period).
  5. Rental agreement: Sign appropriateness declaration.

No Suitable Property Offered?

Housing association allocates too large a property? Follow these steps:

Step 1: Complaint to Housing Association

Send formal complaint to huurderzaken@westlandwonen.nl. State why the property is not appropriate (attach income proof).

Step 2: Rent Tribunal Westland

No solution within 10 weeks? File complaint with Rent Tribunal The Hague (free procedure).

Step 3: Legal Counter Westland

Make appointment at Legal Counter Westland (Poeldijkseweg 262, 's-Gravenzande). Free advice on procedure.

Step 4: District Court of The Hague

Last resort: summons for unlawful allocation. District Court of The Hague, location 's-Gravenhage handles rental disputes in Westland.

Practical Tips for Westland Residents

  • Income check: Provide proof that the property exceeds your qualification threshold.
  • Urgency procedure: Apply for medical urgency with Social Team Westland.
  • Tenants' Union membership: Free legal assistance via Tenants' Union Westland.
  • Rental agreement deadline: Refuse inappropriate offer in writing within 14 days.

Westland-Specific Housing Associations

WestlandWonen: 6,500 properties, focus on senior and family housing in Naaldwijk.
Purmo Wonen: Monster and Poeldijk, urgency for seasonal workers.
Trivire: Limited portfolio in Kwintsheul.

Last update: Housing Ordinance Westland 2024. Always consult your housing association website.