Rent Price Determination in Temporary Rental Contracts
Even for short-term rentals, the rent price restriction under Article 7:249 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) applies. The maximum rent price depends on the housing valuation system (WWS), with points for surface area, facilities and energy performance. Landlords may not charge excessive amounts.
Indexation and Adjustment
Annual rent increase is limited to the inflation rate plus 1% (Article 7:247 BW). For short-term contracts, adjustments must be notified in writing and in a timely manner. Tenants can object to the Rent Committee if the price exceeds the maximum.
Practical Tips for Tenants
Use the rent price check on huurcommissie.nl to test your rent. If exceeded, you can demand a rent reduction with retroactive effect up to two years. For temporary rentals, no liberalisation criterion applies, so WWS control always applies.
Recent case law emphasises that creeping price increases via repeated contracts are illegal.