Rent Increase After Termination in Tilburg: Rules and Protection

In Tilburg, after termination and new letting, the rent price may not simply explode. The Rent Act limits increases to the points system or the liberalisation threshold (€808.06 in 2024). In the free sector, popular in neighbourhoods such as Het Zand or Oud-Zuid, you can negotiate a reasonable market price. Tenants in Tilburg rental properties have a two-month reflection period upon contract renewal. In case of eviction for own use by the landlord, the same rent applies to the new tenant. Procedure: the landlord must demonstrate liberalisation with a WOZ value above €266,000, which in Tilburg around the centre is often the case due to rising real estate prices. In case of dispute, the Rent Tribunal decides within a few months, with the option to reclaim excessively paid rent. Example: old rent €900 in an apartment on Heuvelstraat, new €1200 – the tenant can claim reduction to the lower limit. Protection against usurious rent in the Tilburg market via fines up to €20,000. Annual indexation maximum 4.2% in 2024. Document all correspondence with landlords, especially with housing associations such as WonenBreburg. Local context: Tilburg's Bloeiend Buiten area sees stricter controls on rent prices due to municipal policy. These rules prevent abuse and ensure affordable succession in the growing city. Consult Vastgoedbelang or Tilburg Tenants' Union for advice. (218 words)