Rent Price Indexation for Commercial Spaces in Tilburg

Rent price indexation for commercial spaces in Tilburg is governed by Article 7:917 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) and follows the CPI (consumer price index). Landlords in the vibrant Spoorzone or the centre of Tilburg may index annually with written notice three months before the contract anniversary. The formula calculates the new rent as: old rent × (new CPI / old CPI). Tenants of shops on Heuvelstraat or businesses in Textielstad may object to the Rent Tribunal if the indexation exceeds market conformity. For renovations in Tilburg shopping areas or market developments around Piushaven, a different method applies via the ROZ template. Disputes over calculations lead to a binding decision by the Rent Tribunal. Important: indexation may not lead to excessive increases; courts review reasonableness, taking into account local economic pressures in North Brabant. Businesses with multi-year contracts in Tilburg's industrial zones plan budgets accordingly in advance. Exceptions apply to small-scale retail in neighbourhoods such as Westermarkt. This mechanism balances inflation correction with tenant interests, particularly relevant for Tilburg's growing hospitality and creative sectors. (218 words)