Liberalisation Threshold Tilburg: Transition to Free Sector

In Tilburg, the liberalisation threshold marks the division between regulated WWS rent and the free sector: €879.66 in 2024. Properties with a rent price above this, such as much new build in neighbourhoods like the Spoorzone or luxury apartments around the Piushaven, fall outside rent price control. Landlords in Tilburg must register with the Land Registry before 1 July of the preceding year to activate the liberalisation. Tenants then lose WWS protection, but retain protection against arbitrary termination. Exception: ongoing contracts remain regulated until the next revision. Test this via the statutory points system: more than 216 points means free sector. Due to the housing shortage in Tilburg, the municipality has the option to lower the local liberalisation threshold, which has recently been considered to protect affordable rental housing. Disputes over classification go to the Rent Tribunal in the region. This system stimulates new build projects such as in the Tuinstad developments, but there is criticism from Tilburg tenant organisations on declining affordability in a city with rising demand. Tip for tenants in Tilburg: check the registration with the Land Registry via the online portal to prevent unexpected rent increases, especially with renovations in older neighbourhoods like the city centre. Stay alert to local consultation rounds by the municipality on rent policy. (248 words)