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Rent Increase CPI Limit Delft: What You Need to Know

CPI limit rent increase Delft: Maximum 5.3% in 2024. Rights, examples and steps in case of violation. Advice via Juridisch Loket Delft.

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Rent Increase CPI Limit in Delft: What You Need to Know

The **rent increase CPI limit** in Delft determines how much your landlord may increase annually. Since 2015, a statutory limit based on the **Consumer Price Index (CPI)** applies. Discover how this works in Delft, your rights and what to do in case of violation. Contact the Juridisch Loket Delft for free advice.

What is the CPI limit for rent increases in Delft?

The **CPI limit** restricts the annual rent increase for tenants in Delft to the inflation increase according to the **Consumer Price Index (CPI)**, published by the **Statistics Netherlands (CBS)**, plus a maximum of 1 percentage point. This protects tenants in the The Hague region, including Delft, against excessive price increases.

The rule applies to **regulated rental properties** in Delft, but not to:

  • Free sector properties (rent > €879.66 in 2024 without allowance)
  • Commercial spaces
  • Temporary contracts shorter than 2 years
  • Certain housing association properties with fixed rent

In 2024, the rent increase is temporarily limited to 5.3% for regulated rent (CPI 2023 + adjustment). The same national rules apply to Delft housing associations such as Trivire and De Historische Woningen Delft.

Legal basis of the CPI limit for Delft

The limit is regulated in the **Good Landlordship Act** and **Civil Code Book 7**:

  • Art. 7:139 CC: General rent increase conditions.
  • Art. 7:140 CC: Maximum CPI + 1%, temporarily adjusted for 2024.
  • Ministerial Decree on Rent Increases 2024: Exact percentage (5.3% for social housing).
Lawsuits in Delft fall under the **District Court of The Hague (The Hague team)**. The CBS publishes CPI figures in January; for 2024, CPI 2023 of 4.3% + 1% applied.

Crucial for Delft: Landlords may not demand a higher increase, not even with contract clauses. In case of dispute: rent tribunal or District Court of The Hague.

CPI limit in practice for Delft tenants

Example: You rent in Delft city centre for €800/month. With a 5.3% increase (2024 limit), this becomes €800 + (€800 × 0.053) = €842.40. Higher demands are invalid.

Timely notice required

Landlords must inform in writing at least 2 months before the effective date (art. 7:139 CC), including:

  1. New rent amount
  2. CPI reference (CBS data)
  3. Effective date (usually 1 July or 1 January)
  4. Statutory reference

Example letter Delft:

Subject: Rent increase as of 1 July 2024
Dear tenant,
Your rent will be increased from €800 to €842.40 based on CPI 2023 (4.3%) + limit ex art. 7:140 CC and MD 2024. Effective: 1 July 2024.

What to do in case of unlawful increase in Delft?

Do you refuse to pay? Send a registered letter. No solution?

  • Rent Tribunal Delft: Free review (huurcommissie.nl).
  • Juridisch Loket Delft: Free consultation hour (Burg. Lunsingenplein 1, Delft; tel. 0900-8020).
  • District Court of The Hague: Procedure subdistrict court judge (district The Hague).
Deadline: within 4 months after the increase letter.

Tip Delft: Check your rent price via Huurcheck.nl or Woonbond. Housing associations such as Vestia publish CPI increases on their site.

Specific to Delft: Local developments

Delft struggles with high demand for student housing. Municipality of Delft monitors via Woondelta. In 2024, the Juridisch Loket Delft advises low-income tenants to request rent freeze from housing associations.