Housing Valuation in Rental Disputes in Delft

In Delft, housing valuation determines the maximum rent price in the regulated sector, particularly relevant for the many rental properties in neighbourhoods such as the city centre, Poptahof and Zuiderpoort. The Housing Valuation System (WWS) uses a points system based on surface area, amenities such as a lift or balcony, energy index and the specific location in Delft, where monumental buildings can yield extra points. Is the rent too high? Then request a valuation report from your landlord or the Rent Committee. Even if the rent is above the liberalisation threshold (€808.06 in 2024) but the points score too low due to, for example, poor insulation in older Delft terraced houses, you can demand a discount. Use the online WWS tool of the central government to calculate it yourself, taking into account local factors such as proximity to TU Delft or the train station. In case of discrepancies, start a procedure: the Rent Committee assesses the valuation and adjusts the rent. Landlords in Delft must enclose the report with rent increases, and tenants have ten weeks to respond. In the event of renovations, such as energy-saving measures in Vogelkers or Brasserskade, the valuation changes. Keep evidence of defects, such as leaks in historical facades, to deduct points. This system protects Delft tenants against exorbitant rents in a tight market. For complex cases involving local tenants' associations such as that of TU Delft or professional advice from a rental law lawyer in the region, it is advisable to consult current points tables to avoid surprises.