The annual rent increase involves more legal complications than is commonly believed. The applicable rules vary by housing segment (social, mid-range, and private) and change regularly. Delissen Martens can advise and assist you in correctly implementing rent increases, ensuring that you act within the applicable legal framework and avoid unnecessary disputes.
The following maximum rent increases apply for 2025:
A tenant may object to a rent increase if the notice was sent too late, for example, or if the rent is being increased by more than the maximum permitted percentage. We are happy to advise you on the validity of the objection and assist you with the next steps.
At Delissen Martens, we offer landlords full legal support in all aspects of annual rent increases for residential properties. We advise on current regulations, check proposals for legal accuracy, and help draft rent increase letters and additional documentation. Should a tenant object or should a dispute arise, we will guide you through the entire legal process. This ensures that everything is done correctly and is well-founded.
As summer approaches, many landlords are raising rents. In this blog, attorney Cindy Luiten provides an overview of the most important rules and points to consider for properties in the private, mid-market and social housing sectors.
The Affordable Rent Act went into effect on July 1, 2024. The purpose of the Act is to improve the affordability of rental housing. The Act focuses on regulating rents for social and mid-range properties.
