Rental Disputes in Tilburg: Role and Procedure of the Rent Tribunal

In Tilburg, the Rent Tribunal handles rental disputes specifically for social housing in the region. With many housing association properties in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid and Het Zand, what can you expect and how does the local procedure proceed?

Scope in Tilburg

For social rental housing in Tilburg (up to the liberalisation threshold of €879.66 in 2024), the Rent Tribunal handles rent increases, service charges, and defects in the property. Binding advice applies to landlords such as WonenBreevast and Tiwos in the housing association sector. Local focus on the Tilburg rental market with high occupancy.

Filing and Process

Submit a complaint within two months of becoming aware via the online form on huurcommissie.nl. The tribunal hears the tenant and landlord, often with a hearing at the regional office in Tilburg or nearby. Decision within 6-10 weeks. Costs: €25 per procedure, free for those on minimum income via Tilburg special assistance.

To the Court

Disagree with the binding advice? Within six weeks to the district court judge at the Oost-Brabant District Court, Tilburg branch. For deregulated rental housing in Tilburg city centre, only the judicial route applies. Successful Tilburg cases led to rent reductions of 20-40% due to defects such as moisture in old buildings. (248 words)