Consequences of Rent Price Exceedance in Delft

In Delft, where the rental market is under pressure due to the proximity of TU Delft and a shortage of affordable housing, the rent price often exceeds the maximum of the points system. Tenants have the right to reduction to the statutory ceiling. Landlords risk repayment of excess rent paid over the past five years, including procedural costs. The Rent Tribunal handles complaints and determines the correct rent price, taking into account local factors such as the high demand in neighbourhoods like Poptahof or the city centre. In cases of intentional exceedance, fines of up to €20,000 are threatened by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate. Tenants in Delft must respond within two months after the start of the tenancy, otherwise the right lapses. Landlords may only adjust the price in case of property improvement, provided it is approved by the municipality of Delft. Judicial proceedings often take months, but usually lead to success for tenants, as in recent cases at the District Court of The Hague concerning Delft rental properties. Examples from case law show that even small exceedances in the social housing sector are corrected, for example with renovated single-family homes in Tanthof. Prevention is crucial: always check via the online Rent Points Calculator and consult the Delft Tenants' Union for free advice. This protects vulnerable tenants, such as students and young professionals, against usurious rents in Delft.