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Rent Increase CPI Limit Tilburg: What You Need to Know

Discover the CPI limit for rent increases in Tilburg: maximum increase via CBS inflation. Rights, examples and help via Juridisch Loket Tilburg & District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant.

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Rent Increase CPI Limit in Tilburg: What You Need to Know

The **rent increase CPI limit** in Tilburg determines the maximum annual increase in your rent. Since 2015, this has been legally regulated via the **Consumer Price Index (CPI)**. Discover how this works in Tilburg, your rights as a tenant and steps in case of violation by your landlord. In case of problems, you can go to the **Juridisch Loket Tilburg** (Spoorlaan 364) or the **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant** (Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg).

What does the CPI limit mean for rent increases in Tilburg?

The **CPI limit** restricts the rent increase to the inflation increase measured by the **Statistics Netherlands (CBS)**, plus a maximum of 1 percentage point. This protects tenants in Tilburg and throughout the Netherlands against excessive price increases.

The rule applies to most **regulated rental properties**, but not to:

  • Private sector dwellings (above the liberalisation threshold, without housing allowance).
  • Commercial spaces.
  • Short rental periods (less than 2 years).
  • Certain housing association dwellings with fixed rent.

In 2024, the rent increase is temporarily capped at **5.3%** for social housing and **7.7%** for mid-range rental, including CPI. This helps Tilburg tenants during high inflation.

Legal basis of the CPI limit

Based on the **Good Landlordship Act** and **Civil Code Book 7**:

  • Art. 7:139 CC: General rent increase rules.
  • Art. 7:140 CC: CPI +1% limit, temporarily adjusted post-2023.
  • Rent Increase Regulation 2024: Specific percentages per sector.

CBS publishes the CPI in January; for 2024, an increase of approx. 4.3% (2023 base) applied. Landlords in Tilburg may not exceed this, regardless of contract provisions. In case of disputes: contact the **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100**.

Tip for Tilburg: Check your rent notice via the **Juridisch Loket Tilburg** (Spoorlaan 364) for free advice.

Example of CPI limit in Tilburg

Suppose: you rent an apartment in the Tilburg neighbourhood Het Zand for €950/month. With CPI 4.3% +1% =5.3%, but with temporary cap €950 × 5.3% = €50 increase, new rent €1,000. Higher demands? Unlawful!

Timely notice required

Landlord must:

  1. Notify in writing at least **2 months** before the effective date (art. 7:139 CC).
  2. Cite the CPI source (CBS data).
  3. Respect the limit.

Content of rent increase notice

Must contain:

  • New rent amount.
  • CPI percentage used.
  • Effective date (often 1 July or 1 January).
  • Legal reference.

Example notice:

Dear tenant,
We are increasing your rent as of 1 July 2025 from €950 to €1,000. Based on CPI 2024 (4.3%) +1%, within the limit of art. 7:140 CC. Questions? Please contact us.

What if the limit in Tilburg is exceeded?

Do not pay a higher rent. Steps:

  1. Protest in writing within 1 month.
  2. Seek advice from **Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364**.
  3. Apply to the Rent Assessment Committee (free for regulated rent).
  4. Proceed to **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant** if necessary.

Tilburg housing associations such as **WonenCentraal** must strictly adhere to the rules. Keep all correspondence!