WWS stands for “Woning Waardering Stelsel,” which translates to “Housing Valuation System.” Simply put, it’s the points system used to determine rent prices. As of July 1, 2024, this system has undergone significant changes, resulting in a requirement that a property must have at least 187 points to qualify as a free-market rental. There’s considerable…
Objecting to High Rent Before July 1, 2024 Until July 1, 2024, tenants could have their rent reviewed by the rental commission within 6 months of the start of their lease. If the rent was found to be too high based on the points system from the beginning of the lease, the commission would retroactively…
In Dutch rental law, there is a distinction between independent (‘zelfstandige’) and non-independent (‘onzelfstandige’) housing ( ‘woningen’). It’s important to know which category your property falls into if you plan to rent it out, as this is crucial for calculating the rental points. While it’s often clear (for example, a student room is typically considered…
The Good Landlordship Act is a new law that came into effect in the Netherlands on July 1, 2023. This law is intended to better protect tenants and ensure that landlords treat their tenants fairly. What does the law entail? End of Temporary Rental Contracts of 24 Months: Previously, landlords could temporarily rent out a…
Starting July 1, 2024, the threshold for rental points in the free sector is increasing from approximately 143 points to 186 points. This means that you’ll need at least 187 rental points for a property to be considered part of the free sector, allowing you to set any rental price you choose, without restrictions from…
Introduction Unfortunately, as of July 1, 2024, the Affordable Rent Act has come into effect. This legislation is potentially devastating for private landlords in the Netherlands. In this article, we’ll explain the key points in simple terms. Overview of the Act In broad terms, the law provides tenants with significantly increased protection from the government….
Starting July 1, 2024, a WOZ cap will apply to properties with up to 186 rental points. Under this rule, the WOZ value can account for no more than one-third of the rental points. For example, if you have a 20 m² property in Amsterdam with a WOZ value of €500,000, you shouldn’t count on…
Enforceable Until July 1, 2024, the housing valuation system was ‘enforceable’. This meant that tenants had to take action themselves by going to the rental commission to obtain a lower rent if it was too high. Mandatory Law From July 1, 2024, the housing valuation system falls under ‘mandatory law’. This means it has become…
Initially, the purchase agreement is a clear and straightforward contract. It is a standard template where only specific details are changed or filled in. These changes are usually made in a different font, handwritten, or crossed out. The purchase agreement protects the rights of both the buyer and the seller. It’s important to know that…
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