Objection and appeal against placement on social housing waiting list in Delft
Do you feel unfairly treated on the Delft waiting list for social housing? In Delft, where the demand for affordable rental housing is high due to the university and colleges, the General Administrative Law Act (Awb) provides powerful options for objection and appeal. This is relevant in cases of erroneous registration with Huurteam Delft or Xyrion, unjustified removal or rejected urgency for status holders or starters.
Steps for objection in Delft
Within 6 weeks after the decision of the municipality of Delft or a housing association such as Vestia, submit an objection letter. Address it to the College of Mayor and Aldermen, Postbus 501, 2600 AL Delft. Clearly state the facts, grounds, evidence and your registration number. The municipality must decide within 6 weeks (extension to 10 weeks possible). No response? Then 'deemed consent' applies and you can proceed to court.
Appeal to the administrative court
After rejection of the objection, you can appeal within 6 weeks to the District Court of The Hague, Administrative Law Division. In Delft, they often hold hearings in the palace on Veersweg. Apply for subsidized legal aid via the Juridisch Loket Delft (Burgwal 3). Judges assess proportionality, carefulness and compliance with the Delft Housing Ordinance 2024.
Common successful grounds in Delft
Typical chances of success lie in errors in waiting time calculation (often due to double counting of TU Delft student time), discrimination based on income or origin, or insufficient reasoning. In 2023, according to regional case law, more than 28% of Delft plaintiffs won, partly due to stricter scrutiny of urgency for emergency seekers.
In Delft with its tight social housing market (only 30% of homes), deadlines are crucial. Contact Woonpunt Delft for free advice and avoid pitfalls such as incomplete objection letters.