Rent Increase After Termination in Amsterdam: Rules and Protections

In Amsterdam, where the rental market is extremely tight due to high demand in neighborhoods like De Pijp and the Jordaan, the rent price may not simply explode after termination and new letting. The Rent Act limits increases to the points system or the liberalisation threshold (€808.06 in 2024). In the free sector, dominant in Amsterdam-South, you can negotiate, but a reasonable market price is required – think of averages of €2,000+ for luxury apartments. Tenants get two months' consideration period upon renewal. In case of eviction for own use by the landlord: same rent for the new tenant. Procedure: landlord must demonstrate liberalisation with WOZ value >€266,000, often an issue with canal houses. Dispute? The Rent Tribunal decides within months, with possible recovery up to five years. Example: old rent €900 in East, new €1,500 – tenant claims reduction via the lower limit. Extra Amsterdam: the municipality tackles usury rent with fines up to €20,000 and stricter enforcement on Airbnb illegality. Indexation max 4.2% in 2024. Document all correspondence, especially with housing associations like Ymere. These rules prevent abuse in the overheated market and ensure affordable succession. Tenants: check Woonbond Amsterdam; landlords: Vastgoedbelang. (218 words)