Have Your Rent Price in Tilburg Checked by the Rent Tribunal
Living in Tilburg and doubting the legality of your rent price? The Rent Tribunal checks whether it fits within the housing valuation system (HVS). Free for social housing in neighborhoods such as Oud-Zuid or Het Zand, €25 deposit for private sector in the Spoorzone. Specifically in Tilburg, where rent prices are often under pressure due to the city's popularity, this is a valuable tool.
What Does the Rent Tribunal Specifically Check for Tilburg?
The assessment is based on points for surface area, facilities such as a modern kitchen, energy index (important under Tilburg's energy label rules), and central location near the university or city center. Maximum rent at 142 points: €808.06 (2024). Exceedance? Demand reduction, especially relevant for older properties in the Westerhoek neighborhood.
Procedure for Applying in Tilburg
- Gather your tenancy agreement, specification of service charges (think of local levies), and recent WOZ valuation notice from the Municipality of Tilburg.
- Submit easily online via huurcommissie.nl – upload directly from home.
- Wait for the hearing (within 3 months), often digital or local in North Brabant.
The decision is binding; landlords usually pay the costs. In case of objection, you can go to the district court in Tilburg. In the region, we see much success for tenants in new construction projects around Lovenslag.
Relevant Laws for Tenants in Tilburg
- Good Landlordship Act: Extra protection against aggressive price increases in growth cities like Tilburg.
- Rent Pricing Regulation 2024: Updated points tables, aligned with regional value development.
Ideal when changing landlords or recent rent increases due to Tilburg's booming economy.