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Rent Reduction in Case of Exceeding WWS Maximum

Discover how to claim rent reduction if your rent exceeds the WWS maximum. Learn the procedure with the Rent Committee and prevent unjustified payments.

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In the event of exceeding the WWS maximum rent, the tenant is entitled to rent reduction. If the rent price exceeds the statutory maximum, the Rent Committee can be invoked to test the rent. The procedure starts with a written complaint to the landlord. If the landlord fails to act, an application follows to the Rent Committee within six months after the lease agreement. The committee assesses factors such as WOZ value, surface area, and energy label. In case of exceedance, it orders reduction to the maximum, with retroactive effect to the commencement date of the contract. Tenants often receive overdue rent back. Landlords risk fines up to €20,000. Important: the maximum rent for 2024 amounts to €879.66 for private sector dwellings under WWS. Tips: always check your rent price via the Rent Register and file an objection in a timely manner. This protects against usurious rents and promotes affordability. (198 words)