Rolling WWS Maximum in Tilburg: Cumulative Effects Over Multiple Years

In Tilburg, the WWS maximum does not apply only per year, but rolls over cumulatively across multiple years, as laid down in Article 7:901 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). Landlords in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid or the Reeshof may not skip the maximum in one year to double rent later, for example in the growing Spoorzone. The total increase over years, such as 2% in 2023 and 3.4% in 2024, may never exceed the compound maximum of approximately 5.5%. Does a new rent increase exceed this in Tilburg? Challenge it immediately with the Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) or RVO, which applies the rent index formula. For unregulated sector properties in the city centre, check via the Huurcommissie tool, while housing associations such as WonenBreburg respect the DAB limit. In Tilburg, tenants often see 'catch-up' increases due to pressure on the local housing market; these are invalid without judicial approval. Demand transparency in the rent administration of Tilburg landlords. In case of exceedance, you can demand retroactive reduction, plus compensation for creeping price inflation. Keep a detailed rent history, compare annually with the national indices, and consult local Tilburg tenant teams for advice. This way, you protect yourself as a long-term tenant in this vibrant city.