Rental Agreements and Indexing in Tilburg

In Tilburg, when entering into a rental agreement, the rent must comply with the points system for social housing, as applied by housing associations such as Woonbedrijf and Contourde Twenthe. For annual indexing, the consumer price index (CPI) applies, which is implemented as of 1 July. Landlords in Tilburg send a written proposal with a detailed calculation. Tenants have one month to respond. Without a response, an automatic rent increase follows. In the private sector, popular in neighbourhoods such as Het Zand and Oud-Zuid, free negotiation is customary, but the points system serves as a guideline in disputes before the Huurcommissie in Tilburg. Always include an overview of service charges, including local levies such as the OZB. Unlawful indexing can lead to repayment via the cantonal court in Tilburg. Recent case law from the District Court of Oost-Brabant emphasises transparency and clear clauses in contracts. Use the model contracts from the central government or via the municipality of Tilburg for maximum certainty. This way, you prevent conflicts, especially with the tight rental market in the region.