Indexation and Adjustment of WWS Maximum Rent in Tilburg

In Tilburg, the WWS maximum rent is indexed annually based on inflation and wage development, as laid down in Article 7:243 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). Landlords in the municipality of Tilburg may adjust the rent as of 1 July, with a maximum increase of 5.3% in 2024 for social housing in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid or the Reeshof. Tenants receive a written proposal from housing associations such as WonenBreburg; tacit consent is invalid. Lodge an objection with the Rent Tribunal in Tilburg within six weeks to block the increase until the ruling. For mid-range rent (WWS-light) in Tilburg new-build projects such as those on Doctor Deelenlaan, relaxed rules apply. The municipality of Tilburg may allow higher increases for quality improvements, such as energy-efficient insulation in 1930s homes, via local performance agreements with housing associations. Tenants with a low income in Tilburg often qualify for rent allowance via the Tax Authorities, which partially compensates for the indexation. Check the ministerial order in the Bulletin of Acts and Decrees for precise percentages. Example: a rent of €700 in a Tilburg attic apartment rises to €736.10. Unlawful increases are recoverable via the district court. In Tilburg's tight housing market, with much social housing, this mechanism effectively balances the interests of tenants and landlords, supported by municipal monitoring reports. (218 words)