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WWS-Maximum Rent Delft: What is the Allowed Rent?

WWS-maximum rent in Delft: discover the legal rent ceiling for social housing, how it is determined and your rights if the rent is too high.

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WWS-Maximum Rent in Delft: What is the Allowed Rent?

For a WWS-maximum rent in Delft, a statutory maximum applies to the rent price. This protects tenants in the social rental sector. Read here how it works in Delft, your rights and what to do if the rent is too high.

What is WWS-Maximum Rent in Delft?

The WWS-maximum rent is the highest permitted amount for rent in the social sector of Delft, regulated by the Housing Allocation Act (WWS). It applies to social rental housing and certain mid-range rental housing. Purpose: to guarantee affordable rent and prevent excesses.

The municipality of Delft, together with the Tenants' Union, sets the maxima based on housing characteristics such as size, location and type.

Legal Basis for WWS-Maximum Rent in Delft

The basis is the Housing Allocation Act (WWS), in particular:

  • Article 1:1 Housing Act – Objectives of the housing market.
  • Article 10 WWS – Rent price regulation and maxima.
  • Article 11 WWS – Municipal determination of maxima.
  • Delft Rent Liberalisation Decree – Specific maxima for Delft.

The Rent Tribunal resolves rent disputes. For Delft, this falls under the District Court of The Hague (district).

Which Properties in Delft?

Yes under WWS-maximum rent:

  • Social rental housing from housing associations such as Trivire or PoortWonen in Delft.
  • Liberalised social rent up to the maximum.
  • Mid-range rental housing under the regulation.

No:

  • Private sector above the maximum (e.g. luxury in Delft city centre).
  • Temporary rental shorter than 2 years.
  • Business properties.

How is it Determined in Delft?

The municipality of Delft uses criteria such as:

  1. Property surface area in m².
  2. Neighbourhood: higher in the city centre or TU neighbourhood than in peripheral areas.
  3. Property type: apartments vs. family homes.
  4. Quality: energy label and facilities.

Consult the annual Delft Maximum Rent Decree on delft.nl or Huurcommissie.nl.

Rent Increase in Delft?

Under WWS, the landlord may not increase above the maximum. At most, it follows the national percentage, unless the Rent Tribunal decides otherwise. In case of exceedance: take action via Delft Legal Aid Office.

What if the Rent is Too High in Delft?

Check your rent on huurcommissie.nl/huurprijscheck. Too high? File an objection with the Rent Tribunal within 4 months after the start of the rental agreement. Free assistance at Delft Legal Aid Office (address: [Delft location]).

Note: Delft-specific maxima change annually. Always check the current figures.