Rent Increase Point System in Delft: How Does the System Work?
In Delft, a landlord may not arbitrarily increase the rent price for a **rent increase**. For rental properties in the **private sector**, the **point system** applies. This limits the increase based on the **rent index** and the **age of the property**. Discover how this works in Delft and what your rights are at District Court of The Hague (district Delft).
What Does the Point System Entail for Delft?
The **point system** regulates rent increases in the **private sector** and is included in the **Rent Increases Private Sector Act (WHVS)** and the **Rent Act**. In Delft, with many private sector properties, this system protects tenants against excessive increases. The calculation depends on the **rent index** (CBS data) and the **construction age** of your property.
Older properties in Delft neighbourhoods such as Poptahof or Haga receive fewer points, which lowers the maximum increase. Note: Social housing (e.g. housing associations) is excluded and follows different rules with **rent allowance**.
Legal Basis in Delft
Important laws:
- Rent Increases Private Sector Act (WHVS): Specifically for private sector increases.
- Rent Act (art. 7:270-7:278): Procedure and point calculation.
- Decree on Rent Increases Private Sector (BHV): Points per index and age.
The **rent index** comes from the CBS. In case of disputes, you can go to District Court of The Hague (Delft team) or Juridisch Loket Delft (Phoenixstraat 42).
Point Calculation for Your Delft Property
Points are determined by:
- Rent index: Monthly CBS indicator for rent development.
- Property age: Older Delft houses (often pre-war) receive point discounts.
Calculation: Convert rent index to points, corrected for age. Example: For a 2% index increase and a 15-year-old property in Delft-South: max. 1.2% increase due to 60% point allocation.
Points per Age Category in Delft
Overview of maximum increase (based on BHV):
| Age of property | Point percentage | Max. increase (at +2% index) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5 years | 100% | 2% (full) |
| 5–10 years | 80% | 1.6% |
| 10–20 years | 60% | 1.2% |
| 20–30 years | 40% | 0.8% |
| >30 years | 20% | 0.4% |
For Delft monuments or older buildings: often the lowest band. Check your situation at Juridisch Loket Delft.
What to Do in Case of Unjustified Increase in Delft?
Landlord must announce 2 months in advance. Agree? Consent. Disagree? Objection within 4 weeks. After failed mediation: to District Court of The Hague. Free advice: Juridisch Loket Delft (070-2005210).