Rental Disputes: Role and Procedure of the Rent Assessment Committee

The Rent Assessment Committee handles rental disputes in the social housing sector. What can you expect, and how does the procedure work?

Scope of Application

For social housing rentals (up to the liberalisation threshold), the Committee addresses rent increases, service charges, and defects. Its advice is binding for landlords in the housing association sector.

Filing a Complaint and Procedure

Submit a complaint within two months of becoming aware of the issue using the form on their website. The Committee hears both parties and issues a decision within weeks. Costs: €25 per procedure.

Appealing to the Court

Disagree with the advice? You may appeal to the subdistrict court within six weeks. For liberalised rentals, the judicial route is the only option. Successful cases have resulted in rent reductions of 20-40%.