Objection Procedure Against WWS Rent Assessment in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, where the rental market is extremely tight with average WWS rents around €900 for social housing, an appeal is available against a decision of the Rent Committee on the WWS maximum at the Amsterdam District Court, kanton sector. You must file the objection within two months after the judgment via Rechtspraak.nl, with grounds such as incorrect point estimation of the property characteristics or an incorrect WOZ value – often an issue with monumental buildings in the Jordaan or Oud-West. The court strictly reviews the legality and completeness of the assessment, taking into account Amsterdam's high real estate prices. Tenants and landlords are heard at hearings at Prins Bernhardplein; evidence such as appraisal reports from local experts or rent comparisons from Amsterdam neighbourhoods is crucial. Costs: court fee approximately €85 for tenants, with possible reimbursement via legal aid. Successful appeal leads to re-assessment, rent price adjustment and repayment, crucial in a city where 45% of tenants are in the social sector. In 2023, 42% of Amsterdam tenants won their case at the Amsterdam District Court, higher than the national average due to local pressure on affordable rent. Specific rules apply to temporary contracts under the Temporary Rent Act and indexation linked to Amsterdam inflation. Advice: engage a tenancy law lawyer from the Amsterdam Legal Desk or the Amsterdam Tenants' Union for complex cases with district rules. Digital filing accelerates the procedure in this overburdened court. This right safeguards access to justice and prevents arbitrariness in Amsterdam's rental disputes, supported by the municipal policy for rent control. (248 words)