Rental Agreements and WWS Applicability in Delft

In Delft, not all rental agreements fall under the Housing Valuation Act (WWS); room rentals to students, holiday homes near TU Delft, and company housing such as at university buildings are excluded (Article 7:232 CC). For social housing in neighbourhoods such as the Hoven or Poptahof, a housing association such as Vestia or Trivire is required as landlord, or the rent must remain below the liberalisation threshold of €879.66 (2024). In case of exceedance, free price formation applies in the attractive private sector around the city centre and Technopolis, but with the statutory notice period of one month for temporary contracts. Always check clauses on service charges for Delft parking permits or indexation linked to CBS figures. Invalid terms, such as unilateral termination by landlords, are null and void and may lead to disputes with the local Rent Tribunal in The Hague, which handles Delft. In case of doubt about qualification: contact the Rent Tribunal for binding advice. Digital rental agreements, popular among expats on Phoenixstraat, must comply with eIDAS rules for validity. In Delft, with its tight student market and historic buildings, this framework prevents abuse and provides clarity at the start of your rental period in this vibrant student city. (248 words)