Objection Procedure with the Rent Committee Against Rent Price in Tilburg

Excessive rent in Tilburg? Immediately start an objection with the Rent Committee, particularly relevant for rental properties in popular neighborhoods such as Oud-Zuid, Het Zand, or the Reeshof. Begin with a written complaint to your landlord, including a points check based on the property characteristics. No solution? Submit a request within 6 months from the start of the tenancy period via the Rent Committee's digital portal – completely free for tenants. Provide supporting documents such as the tenancy agreement, floor plan, WOZ value, and possibly local Tilburg energy or WOZ data. The committee independently calculates the number of points according to the national methodology and adjusts the rent price, with retroactive effect from the start of the tenancy. Costs for tenants: zero. Decision period: 4-8 weeks. In successful Tilburg cases, tenants saw reductions of up to 25% due to overestimation of facilities such as proximity to the Spoorzone or University. Advice: engage a local lawyer in complex cases involving monumental buildings in the city center. After the ruling, the landlord must refund the excess amount paid. Prevent repetition with periodic checks via the Rent Committee tool. In 2023, the committee handled 15,000 cases nationwide, of which 60% were decided in favor of the tenant – a similar pattern in North Brabant. This is regulated by the Rent Prices Act, article 17. In Tilburg, this instrument democratizes tenancy law for thousands of students and families.