Objection Procedure for Excessive Income-Dependent Rent Increase in Tilburg

In Tilburg, where many tenants reside in housing association properties in neighborhoods such as Oud-Zuid or Het Zand, your landlord may sometimes announce an unjustified income-dependent rent increase. Start by submitting a written objection within six weeks of receiving the notice. Cite concrete facts, such as incorrect income data from the Tax and Customs Administration or exceeding the national maximum. The landlord is obligated to respond within six weeks. If the response is unsatisfactory, file a complaint with the Rent Tribunal via [huurcommissie.nl](https://www.huurcommissie.nl) (cost: €25). The Rent Tribunal will verify your income, the housing sector, and the price index. In the event of a favorable ruling, the landlord must reverse the rent increase, refund any overpaid rent including statutory interest, and compensate for any damages. In Tilburg, for urgent matters, you may also engage the subdistrict court at Gasthuisstraat for interim relief. Gather all your evidence: the rental agreement, income statement from the Tax and Customs Administration, correspondence, and, if applicable, WOZ assessments from the Municipality of Tilburg. Annually, the Rent Tribunal handles thousands of cases nationwide, with a high success rate for tenants in regions such as Midden-Brabant when well-substantiated – in 2023, over 70% of Tilburg tenants won their cases. Avoid payment by protesting immediately; retroactive settlement is possible via the Rent Tribunal but is administratively cumbersome. Local tips: Check with Woonbond Brabant or the Legal Counter Tilburg (Stationsstraat 49) for free template letters and tailored advice. In Tilburg housing associations such as WonenBreburg, the procedure is often smooth if you act early.