Objection Procedure Against Top-Up Decision in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, you can lodge an objection against a top-up decision from your housing association, such as Ymere or De Key, within six weeks of receipt of the decision. Submit this in writing to the association with proof of your actual income, such as a recent employer's statement, income tax return or payslips. Specifically for Amsterdam tenants, stricter income checks often apply due to the high rental pressure in neighbourhoods such as the Jordaan, Oost or Bijlmer. The association must respond within eight weeks in accordance with the General Administrative Law Act (Awb). If the objection is unfounded, you can appeal to the Amsterdam District Court, cadastral sector, within six weeks. Success factors in Amsterdam: errors in income determination, such as failure to apply exemptions for informal care, studying children or municipal allowances. Costs: court fee of €91 for individuals. Local data show that in 75% of Amsterdam cases the decision is partially amended, partly due to Rent Team support. Example: a tenant in West won the appeal because Ymere double-counted partner income and ignored the Amsterdam exemption for care costs. Document everything carefully and consider mediation via the Rent Committee or the Amsterdam Housing Consultation for faster handling. This way you may retain your affordable housing in this tense market. Contact the Amsterdam Legal Desk or a specialised tenancy law lawyer via the Amsterdam Rent Team for free advice.