Consequences of Exceeding the Rental Price Limit

If the rental price exceeds the maximum set by the points system, the tenant is entitled to a reduction to the statutory ceiling. The landlord risks having to repay the excess rent paid over the past five years, in addition to legal costs. The Rent Assessment Committee (Huurcommissie) handles complaints and can determine the rental price. In cases of intentional exceedance, fines of up to €20,000 may be imposed. Tenants must respond within two months of the start of the lease; otherwise, the right to contest expires. Landlords may adjust the price following housing improvements, provided these are approved. Judicial proceedings often take months but typically result in success for tenants. Case law examples show that even minor exceedances are corrected. Prevention is key: always verify using the online Rental Points Calculator. This protects vulnerable tenants from exploitative rents in the social housing sector.