Rent Increase After Termination in Delft: Rules and Protection

In Delft, with its vibrant student population and tight housing market, the rent price after termination and new rental may not simply explode. The Rent Act limits increases to the points system or the liberalisation threshold (€808.06 in 2024). For mid-range rental properties in neighbourhoods such as Poptahof or Vrijenban, typically in the regulated sector, strict rules apply. For free sector rentals around the Delft University of Technology area: negotiate a reasonable market price, taking into account local demand. Delft tenants get two months' consideration period upon contract renewal. In case of eviction for own use by the landlord: the same rent for the new tenant. Procedure: landlord must demonstrate liberalisation with WOZ value >€266,000, often relevant for luxury apartments at the Beestenmarkt. Dispute? The Rent Tribunal in The Hague decides within months, with possible reimbursement up to one year's rent. Example: old rent €900 in a Delft attic, new €1200 – tenant claims reduction via the lower limit. Protection against usurious rent via fines up to €20,000, extra relevant due to the high student pressure. Annual indexation max 4.2% in 2024. Document all correspondence, especially when reporting via the Delft municipal website. These rules prevent abuse and ensure affordable succession in Delft. Consult Vastgoedbelang or the Juridisch Loket Delft for landlords and tenants. (248 words)