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WWS-maximum rent Tilburg: what is the permitted rent price?

WWS-maximum rent Tilburg: discover the statutory rent ceiling for social housing, your rights and steps if the rent is too high. Current for 2024.

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WWS-maximum rent in Tilburg: what is the permitted rent price?

For a WWS-maximum rent in Tilburg, a statutory maximum applies to the rent price. This protects tenants in the social rental sector. Read here how it works, your rights and what to do if the rent is too high.

What is WWS-maximum rent in Tilburg?

The WWS-maximum rent is the highest permitted rent for social rental properties in Tilburg, regulated by the Housing Allocation Act (Wet Woonruimteverdeling (Wws)). This applies to properties under the rent control scheme, such as housing association properties and certain private rentals. The objective: affordable rent and protection against excesses.

In Tilburg, the municipality of Tilburg together with the Tenants' Union (Woonbond) sets the maxima, based on property size, location (e.g. city centre vs. outer districts) and property type (apartment, single-family home).

Statutory basis for WWS-maximum rent in Tilburg

The core legislation is the Housing Allocation Act (Wws), with relevant articles:

  • Article 1:1 Housing Act – Objectives of the housing market.
  • Article 14 Wws – Rules on rent control scheme and maxima.
  • Article 15 Wws – Municipal determination of maxima.
  • Rent Liberalisation Decree – Specific maxima per Tilburg neighbourhood and type.

The Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) resolves rent disputes. You can litigate at the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100 Tilburg location. Free advice via Legal Aid Office Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.

Which properties in Tilburg fall under the WWS-maximum?

Yes:

  • Social rent – Housing associations such as Tiwos, Woonschrift.
  • Supplementary sector – Private rent under €808.06 (2024) with long-term contract.
  • Below maximum – Rent may not simply exceed it.

No:

  • Free sector – Above €808.06, e.g. luxury city centre apartments.
  • Temporary – Shorter than 2 years.
  • Business – Company housing.

How does Tilburg determine the WWS-maximum rent?

The municipality of Tilburg uses criteria:

  1. Size – Per m², e.g. €7.55 for 60m².
  2. Location – Higher in city centre/Tilburg North.
  3. Type – Walk-up apartment vs. bungalow.
  4. Maintenance/energy – Well insulated = higher maximum.

Consult the 2024 Maximum Rent Decision Tilburg on gemeentetilburg.nl or huurcommissie.nl.

Rent increase under WWS-maximum in Tilburg

Landlords may increase annually by max. inflation +1% (2024: 5.4%), provided it remains below the maximum. Exceedance? Request assessment from the Rent Tribunal within 4 months.

What if the rent in Tilburg is too high?

1. Check maximum on Rent Tribunal website (postcode + m²).
2. Submit rent assessment (€25).
3. Upon ruling: rent reduction + repayment.
4. Escalation to District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.
Help: Legal Aid Office Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 (tel. 0900-8020).