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Rent Price Indexation for Commercial Spaces

How does rent price indexation work for commercial spaces? CPI formula, deadlines and objection to the Huurcommissie for fair adjustments. (24 words)

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Rent price indexation for commercial spaces is regulated in Article 7:917 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) and follows the CPI (consumer price index). Landlords may index annually with written notice three months before the contract's anniversary date. The formula calculates the new price as: old price × (new CPI / old CPI). Tenants can object to the Huurcommissie if the indexation exceeds market conformity. For renovations or market developments, a different method applies via the ROZ template. Disputes over calculations lead to binding rulings. Important: indexation may not lead to excessive increases; courts review reasonableness. Companies with multi-year contracts plan budgets accordingly. Exceptions apply to small-scale retail. This mechanism balances inflation correction with tenant interests. (197 words)