Have Your Rent Price in Amsterdam Checked by the Rent Committee
Do you live in Amsterdam and doubt the legality of your rent price? In a city with high rents like Amsterdam, the Rent Committee checks for free whether the price fits the housing valuation system (HVS). For social housing, it is completely free; for liberalised rent in Amsterdam canal houses or new builds, a deposit of €25 applies.
What Does the Rent Committee Specifically Check for Amsterdam Properties?
The assessment is based on points for surface area, facilities, energy index, and the desirable Amsterdam location, such as the Jordaan or Oost. Maximum bare rent at 142 points: €808.06 (2024). In Amsterdam, many rent prices exceed this due to the central location – request a reduction if that applies to you.
Application Procedure for Amsterdammers
- Gather your tenancy agreement, service charge specification (often high due to Amsterdam maintenance costs), and recent WOZ valuation notice from the Municipality of Amsterdam.
- Submit easily online via huurcommissie.nl, mentioning your Amsterdam address.
- Wait for the hearing (within 3 months), often digital or at an Amsterdam office.
The decision is binding; the landlord usually pays the costs. In case of objection, you can go to the Amsterdam District Court. Extra relevant in Amsterdam due to strict rules against exploitative rents in the social sector.
Relevant Laws and Local Rules
- Good Landlordship Act: Extra protection for Amsterdam tenants against rogue landlords.
- Rent Pricing Regulation 2024: Updated points tables, including bonuses for sustainable Amsterdam properties.
- Amsterdam Housing Ordinance: Additional local limits on rent prices.
Ideal for rent increases by new Amsterdam landlords or transition to liberalisation.