Indexing and Adjustment of WWS Maximum Rent in Delft

In Delft, the WWS maximum rent is indexed annually based on inflation and wage development, as provided for in Article 7:243 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). Landlords, including housing associations such as Vestia and local private landlords in neighbourhoods such as Poptahof or Tanthof, may adjust the rent as of 1 July by a maximum increase of 5.3% in 2024 for social housing. Delft tenants receive a written proposal; tacit consent does not apply. Object within six weeks with the Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) in Delft to halt the increase until the ruling. For mid-range rent (WWS-light) in the vibrant city centre or along the Technopolis campus, more lenient rules apply. The municipality of Delft may deviate in cases of quality improvements, such as energy-efficient insulation in older TU Delft student flats or renovations in the historic city centre. Tenants with a low income, which is common among students and young professionals in Delft, qualify for rent allowance that compensates for the indexing. Follow the ministerial order in the Bulletin of Acts and Decrees (Staatsblad) for exact percentages. Example: a typical Delft rent of €700 in social housing rises to €736.10. Unlawful increases are recoverable via the district court (kantonrechter). This mechanism balances the interests of tenants and landlords on the tight Delft housing market, where demand for affordable homes is high due to the university and innovation companies. (218 words)