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Housing Valuation System and Rent Determination

Understand the WWS: how points determine your maximum rent and influence increases. Check and object to incorrect valuation.

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Service Charges in Rental Agreements: Transparency Requirements

Demand transparency for service charges: check specifications, object to unreasonable amounts, and have them settled by the landlord.

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Property Valuation in Rent Disputes

Determine the correct rent using the Housing Valuation System: calculate points and challenge excessive prices with the help of the Rent Assessment Committee.

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Legal Procedure for Termination of Rental Agreement Due to Nuisance

Initiate procedure at the subdistrict court with a summons and evidence. Request termination plus damages. Duration: 3-6 months, free for low-income tenants.

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Wage Sanctions for Illness: Differences with UWV Benefit Reductions

Difference between wage sanctions and UWV benefit reductions in case of illness. Learn about procedures, amounts, and how to protect yourself against unjustified savings.

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Eviction of Rental Property Due to Tenant's Breach of Contract

Terminate lease for breach of contract: reminder, then summons. Court decides; fast eviction in serious cases like drugs.

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Binding Decisions of the Complaints Committee: What Can You Expect?

Binding decisions compel housing associations to act on serious complaints. Discover when this applies, enforcement deadlines, and next steps if your landlord does not cooperate.

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Landlord and Tenant Maintenance Obligations in Rental Housing

Landlord: major maintenance; tenant: minor. Report defects; otherwise rent reduction or termination. Rent Tribunal resolves disputes.

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Rights of Victims upon Registration in Fraud Registers

What are your rights upon registration in fraud registers for personal injury claims? Discover how you can request access, correction, and objection to rectify unfounded claims. Protect yourself against incorrect reports.

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Rent Reduction Due to Serious Defects in Rental Property

Demand rent reduction for defects (art. 7:242 CC) via Huurcommissie. Up to 40% discount from notification, plus penalty payment for delay.

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Suitable Work in Reintegration: Criteria and Your Assessment Rights

Learn the strict criteria for suitable work in reintegration. Know when you may refuse without sanctions and how to claim your rights with the UWV.

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Role of Landlord in Nuisance and Termination of Rental Agreement

Landlord must address nuisance (art. 7:213 DCC). Warn him formally; if he fails, mediation or court. Prove negligence for termination.

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