Collecting Evidence for WWS Exceedance in Amsterdam: Checklist for Tenants

In Amsterdam, where rental prices are sky-high due to the tight housing market, successfully challenging a WWS exceedance is crucial. Start with a watertight checklist: 1) Download the official WWS maximum from RVO.nl specifically for your rental year and Amsterdam postcode. 2) Note the original and new rent from your lease agreement, termination letters and any appendices regarding service charges. 3) Calculate the exceedance percentage: (new - old rent) / old rent x 100 – pay attention to Amsterdam maxima for private sector dwellings. 4) Keep bank statements of rent and service charge payments, including iDEAL proofs. 5) Collect all correspondence with the landlord, such as emails about rent increases. According to Article 7:900 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), increases must be announced in writing and at least two months in advance; if this is missing, the increase is null and void. Add Amsterdam-specific property details, such as the exact address in neighbourhoods like De Pijp or Oud-Zuid, WOZ value via the Amsterdam land registry and confirmation of the 'private sector' label via the Rent Tribunal tool. Use the Rent Tribunal's simulation calculator and check local guidelines from the Municipality of Amsterdam for rent teams. In case of dispute: submit your file within two months to the Rent Tribunal for private sector dwellings. With this evidence, you can enforce annulment and repayment, sometimes with additional help from Amsterdam's Housing Cooperatives. Stay proactive, photograph your home interior for proof of condition and document everything to strengthen your position in this expensive city.