Rent Increase Limited Sector in Amsterdam: Your Rights and Rules
In the limited sector of the Amsterdam rental market, strict rules apply to rent increases. This includes social housing, tender housing and the transitional sector. In Amsterdam, with its high housing prices, these rules are crucial for tenants. Discover your rights, the procedure and what to do in case of disputes here.
What is the Limited Sector in Amsterdam?
The limited sector in Amsterdam includes:
- Social rental sector: Housing from housing associations such as Ymere, De Key and Amvest for low incomes and rent allowance recipients.
- Tender sector: Housing associations that rent via lottery or selection with additional restrictions on increases.
- Transitional sector: Housing in transition to the free sector, with phased rent increases.
In Amsterdam, the Good Landlordship Act applies alongside the Rent Allowance Act 2015 and Rent Act, with local agreements for affordable housing.
Legal Basis in Amsterdam
Key rules:
- Art. 7:609a DCC: Limitation of social rent increases.
- Art. 7:609b DCC: Tender rules.
- Art. 7:609c DCC: Transitional rules.
- Rent Allowance Act: Max. 2.2% indexation in 2024 or 4.9% for improvements (source: ministerial regulation 2024).
Amsterdam housing associations follow sector agreements with often 0-1% increases for vulnerable groups.
How Often May Increases Occur in Amsterdam?
Maximum once per year per Rent Act. Exceptions:
- Improvements (kitchen/bathroom): Additional up to 10 years later.
- Transition to free sector: Stepwise increase, with Rent Tribunal review.
How Much May Be Increased?
| Sector | Annual Increase 2024 | For Improvements | Transition to Free Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Rental | Max. 2.2% | Max. 4.9% | Phased |
| Tender | Often 0-1% | 4.9% with permission | Phased |
| Transitional | 1-2.2% | 4.9% | To Free Rent |
What If You Disagree? (Amsterdam-Specific)
Steps:
- Written objection within 6 weeks after proposal.
- No agreement? Rent Tribunal Amsterdam (Parnassusweg 816).
- No solution? To Rechtbank Amsterdam, Parnassusweg 220.
Free advice: Juridisch Loket Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 77 (020-533 0 533).
Amsterdam Tips
Check your rent price via Rent Price Check on Rijksoverheid.nl. For income-dependent increases: max. 3% for middle incomes (up to €47,699). Report abuses to Wonen met zorg or housing association.