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Resolving a Rent Dispute: Your Rights

A **rent dispute** in Delft arises from disagreement over rent amount. Learn your rights, from negotiation to proceedings at the District Court of The Hague (district) or Rent Tribunal. Seek help from the Legal Counter Delft.

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Resolving a Rent Dispute in Delft: Your Rights and Steps

A **rent dispute** arises when tenant and landlord disagree on the rent price in Delft. Whether it concerns an unexpected increase, excessive service charges or indexation issues, the law provides clear protection. For Delft residents: focus on District Court of The Hague (district) and Legal Counter Delft for free advice. This article discusses your options.

What is a Rent Dispute in Delft?

In Delft, with many rental properties in the city centre and TU campus, rent price conflicts are common. Examples:

  • Unexpected increase: Landlord increases rent above the statutory maximum.
  • Excessive rent: Price exceeds liberalisation threshold or points system.
  • Service charges dispute: Disagreement over homeowners' association contributions or utilities.
  • Indexation: Dispute over CPI adjustment.

For residential space in Delft, strict rules apply from the Good Landlordship Act and Rent Increase Decree for Residential Space (Bhw).

Statutory Rules on Rent Increases in Delft

Landlords may increase rent for residential space a maximum of once per year by max. 4% (2024) or in accordance with the Bhw. Must announce at least 1 month in advance in writing with motivation.

  • Article 7:100 CC: Conditions for rent increase.
  • Bhw: Maximum percentages and procedure.

Commercial spaces in Delft (shops, offices) fall outside these rules; contractual freedom applies.

Delft Tip: Check your rent at Rent Tribunal – free for regulated rental properties.

Your Rights as a Tenant in Delft

  • Reasonable price: Maximum according to Bhw or points system.
  • Landlord's duty to motivate: Written explanation required.
  • Refuse invalid increase: Continue paying old rent.
  • Rent Tribunal: Binding advice within 4-6 weeks.

Step-by-Step Plan for Rent Dispute in Delft

  1. Talk to landlord: Write by registered mail.
  2. Rent Tribunal: File complaint (free, online).
  3. Legal Counter Delft: Free consultation hour (Burg. Lunsingenplein 1, Delft).
  4. District Court of The Hague: For summary proceedings or substantive proceedings (district The Hague).

Important: Non-compliance with Bhw renders the increase null and void. Keep all correspondence.

Help in Delft: Institutions

  • Legal Counter Delft: Free advice, appointment via 0900-8020 or Delft counter.
  • Rent Team Delft: Local help via Homeowners' Union.
  • District Court of The Hague: Delft branch for hearings (Prinses Beatrixlaan 882, The Hague).
  • Council of State: For appeal.

Example: Rent Increase Delft 2024

Suppose: your Delft apartment rent (€900) is increased to €1000. Check with Rent Tribunal: if below €808 (2024 liberalisation threshold), max. 4%. Otherwise invalid.