Rent Price Freeze and Point System

In rent price increases, the point system plays a key role, but strict rules apply to freezing and adjustment. By law, rent may only rise in accordance with inflation or energy investments, never exceeding the point threshold. The Rent Tribunal assesses objections within 6 months. If your dwelling has 142 points (max €752.33 in 2024), this blocks excessive increases. Important exceptions: liberalisation at >€808.06 or renovations. Tenants with low income can claim rent allowance via the Tax Authorities. Practice: a housing association increases by 4.4%? Compare with point score. Submit objection via model letter. Success rate at the Rent Tribunal is 70% with proper substantiation. Prevention: request your point calculation annually. This protects against unreasonable increases in tight markets.