Rent Price Indexation for Commercial Spaces in Amsterdam

Rent price indexation for commercial spaces in Amsterdam is governed by Article 7:917 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) and follows the CPI (consumer price index), adapted to the dynamic Amsterdam real estate market. Lessors may index annually with written notice three months before the contract anniversary, crucial in a city with high rental pressure in districts such as the Zuidas and Jordaan. The formula calculates the new price as: old price × (new CPI / old CPI). Tenants in Amsterdam can file an objection with the Rent Committee if the indexation exceeds market conformity, particularly relevant with rising prices around Central Station and the Amsterdam port areas. In cases of renovations or local market developments, such as the redevelopment of the Eastern Trade Quay, an alternative method applies via the ROZ model agreement. Disputes over calculations in Amsterdam properties lead to binding rulings by the court. Important: indexation may not cause excessive increases; Amsterdam courts strictly review for reasonableness, taking into account the thriving startup scene and retail in the Nine Streets. Companies with multi-year contracts in the city plan budgets accordingly, with attention to municipal real estate rules. Exceptions apply to small-scale retail in neighborhoods such as De Pijp. This mechanism balances inflation correction with tenant interests in the vibrant capital. (218 words)