Rent Increase CPI Limit in Amsterdam: What You Need to Know
In Amsterdam, the **rent increase CPI limit** determines the maximum annual increase in your rent. Discover the rules, your rights, and how you can defend yourself against violations by landlords. Specific to the Amsterdam rental market.
What does the CPI limit mean for Amsterdam tenants?
The **CPI limit** restricts the rent increase for regulated rental properties in Amsterdam to the **Consumer Price Index (CPI)** plus a maximum of 1 percentage point. The Statistics Netherlands (CBS) publishes this inflation measure annually. In practice, since 2023, a temporary cap of 3.5% applies to protect Amsterdammers against extreme increases.
Exceptions in Amsterdam:
- Private sector properties (above €879.66 in 2024, no housing benefit)
- Student rooms and temporary contracts
- Commercial spaces and luxury expat properties
Legal basis: WHW and WMHH for Amsterdam
Regulated by the **Rent Increase for Residential Tenancies Act (WHW)** and **Maximum Rent Increase Act (WMHH)**:
- Art. 7:139 DCC: General rent increase conditions.
- Art. 7:140 DCC: CPI + 1%, temporarily capped at 3.5% (2023-2024).
- Maximum Rent Increase Decree (BMHH): Annual percentage, published in the Official Gazette.
Example: CPI increase 2023 was 4.4%. Normally: 5.4% increase. Temporarily limited to 3.5%. In Amsterdam, the District Court of Amsterdam (Parnassusweg 220) handles disputes about this.
Tip for Amsterdam: Landlords may not include clauses in contracts that exceed the CPI limit – these are null and void.
Example: Rent Increase in Amsterdam Calculated
Your rent in the Jordaan: €950/month. CPI 2023: 4.4%.
- Normally: 4.4% + 1% = 5.4% → €1,001.30
- Temporarily 2024: max. 3.5% → €983.25
Higher demand? Unlawful! Report to Juridisch Loket Amsterdam (Vijzelstraat 77) for free advice.
Landlord's obligations in Amsterdam
- Minimum 1 month written notice (art. 7:139 DCC).
- Reference to CPI and BMHH percentage.
- Effective date on the 1st of the month.
Content of rent increase letter
- New rent price and percentage.
- CPI source (CBS link).
- Effective date and legal basis.
Example letter:
Dear tenant,
As of 1 July 2025, we are increasing your rent from €950 to €983.25 (3.5% pursuant to WMHH). Based on CBS CPI 2024. Art. 7:140 DCC.
What to do in case of excessive rent increase in Amsterdam?
1. Protest in writing within 1 month.
2. Contact Juridisch Loket Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 77 (020-533 0 533).
3. If no solution: summons via District Court of Amsterdam, Parnassusweg 220.
4. Rent Assessment Committee for housing association properties.
Amsterdam-specific: The municipality offers mediation for rent disputes via Huurteam Amsterdam.
Current limits 2024-2025
For 2025: CPI 2024 + 1%, max. 5.3% (or temporary limit t.b.d.). Check CBS.nl and Rijksoverheid.nl for updates.