Rent Increase Limited Sector in Tilburg: Your Rights and Rules
In the limited sector of the rental market in Tilburg, strict rules apply to rent increases. This includes social rental housing from corporations such as Tilburg corporations, tender housing and housing in the transitional sector. Discover the Tilburg rules, your rights and steps in case of disagreement here.
What is the Limited Sector in Tilburg?
The limited sector in Tilburg includes:
- Social Rental Sector: Housing from corporations such as WonenBreburg and Trivire for low incomes with rent allowance.
- Tender Sector: Housing via tender with strict increase rules.
- Transitional Sector: Housing in transition to the free sector with phased increases.
In Tilburg, the Act on Rent Allowance and Rent Increases 2015 and Rent Act 2021 apply, plus local agreements with the municipality.
Legal Basis in Tilburg
Important rules:
- Article 7:609a DCC: Limitation of social rent increases.
- Article 7:609b DCC: Tender sector.
- Article 7:609c DCC: Transitional rules.
- Rent Allowance Act: Max. 2% indexation or 4% for improvements.
Tilburg corporations have sectoral agreements, sometimes 0% increase for vulnerable groups.
How Often in Tilburg?
Maximum once per year, according to the Rent Act 2021. Exceptions: structural improvements (once every 10 years) or transition to free sector.
How Much May Be Increased in Tilburg?
| Sector | Annually | Improvement | Transition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Rental | Max. 2% | Max. 4% | Gradual |
| Tender | Often 0% | Max. 4% | Gradual |
| Transition | 0-2% | Max. 4% | To Free Sector |
What to Do if You Disagree in Tilburg?
Do not agree within 2 months? Rent remains the old amount. Objection to landlord, then Rent Tribunal or District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg. Free advice: Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.
Tilburg Tips
Check your rental agreement and WOZ value. With corporations such as WonenBreburg, more favorable rules often apply due to municipal agreements.