Objection Procedure Against WWS Rent Assessment in Tilburg

In Tilburg, an appeal is also available against a decision of the Rent Committee regarding the WWS maximum rent at the East Brabant District Court, kanton sector in Den Bosch, which has jurisdiction for Central and West Brabant. Within two months after the Rent Committee's ruling, you must file an objection via Rechtspraak.nl, with grounds such as an incorrect point estimation of the property characteristics or an incorrect WOZ value from the Tilburg Basic Registration of Addresses and Buildings (BAG). The court strictly reviews the legality and completeness of the rent assessment, particularly for social housing in neighbourhoods such as Het Zand or Oud-Zuid. Tenants and landlords, often from housing associations such as WonenBreburg, are heard; evidence such as appraisal reports from local real estate agents or WOZ decisions is crucial. Costs: court fee approximately €85 for tenants, with possible remission via the Tilburg municipality. A successful appeal leads to re-assessment, rent adjustment and repayment, relevant given the high pressure on the Tilburg rental market. In 2023, 40% of tenants in East Brabant won their case. Specific rules apply to temporary contracts under the Tilburg vacancy act and annual indexation. Advice: engage a rent law attorney via the Juridisch Loket Tilburg or the Woonbond Brabant for complex cases involving new-builds in the Paleiskwartier. Digital filing via Rechtspraak.nl considerably accelerates the procedure. This right safeguards access to justice in Tilburg and prevents arbitrariness in local rent disputes, especially with the growing housing shortage. (248 words)