Exceptions to the Points System in Tilburg

Not every rental property in Tilburg falls under the maximum rent points system. Exceptions apply to luxury free sector properties above €808.06 (2024), such as high-end apartments in the new Spoorzone or at the Piushaven. Temporary contracts shorter than six months, student rooms around the University of Tilburg and Tilburg University, company housing at local companies such as the ASML campus, and rentals to family members are exempt. After large-scale renovation, such as recent projects in the Oud-Zuid neighbourhood, the rent may be freed from regulation. Room rentals in popular student neighbourhoods such as het Zand and service flats for seniors in the city centre have their own rules under the Tilburg housing ordinance. Landlords must demonstrate this during checks by the municipality of Tilburg. Tenants in these exceptional cases have less protection, but can still approach the Rent Tribunal or the court in cases of excessive rents or abuse. The distinction between regulated and free sector is crucial for contracts in the tight Tilburg market. Recent legislative amendments and local measures have sharpened thresholds to prevent abuse, such as in room rentals. Always consult the current liberalisation threshold on rijksoverheid.nl and the Tilburg rental policy page. This article helps you navigate the grey areas of rental legislation in Tilburg.