Refusing Rent Increase in Case of Urgency in Tilburg

In Tilburg, rent increases often play a role in tenancy disputes, especially in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid and the Reeshof where social housing is common. The tenancy law (art. 7:247 BW) limits increases to inflation plus 1% or the liberalisation threshold. Tenants in Tilburg can refuse an unreasonable increase, after which the landlord must go to the subdistrict court in the Oost-Brabant District Court. Upon refusal, termination cannot be made arbitrarily; a valid ground for termination is required. For 2024, a maximum increase of 5.3% applies in Tilburg for regulated rent, such as with housing associations WonenBreburg and Zayaz. Service charges require separate agreement. Check via the Huurcommissie Rent Price Check whether the increase is correct. File an objection within six weeks in case of excess, which prevents indirect pressure on tenants in Tilburg. Local tenants' organisations such as the Woonbond and the Steunpunt Huurders Tilburg offer model letters and advice. In disputes, the subdistrict court in Tilburg decides on repayment. Landlords risk fines for arbitrariness. This keeps renting in Tilburg affordable, especially with the rising demand for housing.