Not all tenants in Delft are subject to income-dependent rent increases. Exceptions apply to new-build properties, such as recent projects around the TU Delft campus (first two years), temporary contracts shorter than two years – common among students – and rent prices below the liberalisation threshold (€808.06 in 2024) in the regulated sector. In cases of income reduction, retirement, or fluctuating incomes due to freelance work in the Delft tech scene, the increase may be moderated or waived.
In the event of divorce, only the income of the principal tenant is considered. For expats at TU Delft or at innovation companies with foreign income, the scheme does not always apply, provided you can prove this with documents. During the corona crisis (2020-2022), increases were temporarily prohibited, which helped many Delft students and starters. Landlords in neighbourhoods such as Poptahof or Tanthof may not increase rents in the case of ongoing disputes or payment arrears.
Check your situation via the Rent Price Check on huurcommissie.nl or contact the Delftse Woonbond for local advice. In case of uncertainty: hire a tenancy law attorney via subsidised legal aid. These exceptions prevent unfair increases in the tight Delft rental market and promote fairness between landlords and tenants.