Housing Valuation in Rent Disputes in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the housing valuation determines the maximum rent in the regulated sector, where the housing market is extremely tight. The **Housing Valuation System (WWS)** uses a points-based system based on surface area, amenities, energy index, and location, with special attention to high property prices in neighborhoods such as the Jordaan, De Pijp, or Oost. Are you paying too much rent for your Amsterdam home? Then request a valuation report from your landlord or the **Rent Commission (Huurcommissie)**. If the rent exceeds the **liberalization threshold (€808.06 in 2024)** but the property scores too low on points, you can demand a rent reduction through the **Amsterdam Rent Teams (Huurteams)** or seek legal assistance. Calculate the points yourself using the **online WWS tool** provided by the Dutch government, which is adapted to local Amsterdam circumstances such as canal houses or listed building status. In case of discrepancies, you can initiate a procedure with the **Rent Commission**, which will assess and adjust the rent. Landlords in Amsterdam are required to include the valuation report when proposing rent increases, especially as the municipality is taking strict action against excesses. Tenants have **ten weeks** to respond. After renovations, such as insulation in older buildings, the valuation changes. Keep evidence of defects—such as leaks in historic buildings or mold due to canal humidity—to claim point deductions. This system protects Amsterdam residents from exploitative rents in a city with sky-high demand. For complex cases in the capital, such as housing association properties or Airbnb conversions, consult a **rental law attorney** via the **Legal Counter Amsterdam (Juridisch Loket)**. Refer to up-to-date points tables to avoid surprises.