Got a letter about a rent increase? Check it in a minute.
For tenants in the Netherlands. Compare the proposed increase with the legal maximum for your type of rental, check the notice period, and write a calm letter to your landlord.
What to know
- 2026 maximums: social rent 4.1% from 1 July 2026, middle rent 6.1% from 1 January 2026, free sector 4.4% (Rijksoverheid).
- Social rents under €350 may rise by a fixed €25 instead.
- Landlords announce an increase in writing in advance; for a start on 1 July, by 1 May. You can go to the Huurcommissie if you disagree.
What is inside
Check
Your type of rental, current and proposed rent, and the result in euros and percent.
Notice
Whether the letter came at least two months before the start date.
Letter
A calm letter that states the maximum, or asks how the increase was calculated.
Who it is for
- Tenants in social housing
- Tenants in middle rent and the free sector
- Family members helping a parent or student
Get it
$7 one-time
- One file that opens offline in any browser
- No account, no upload, no subscription
You get the file within one working day.
Questions
Is this legal advice?
No. Check rijksoverheid.nl and your contract, or ask the Huurcommissie or a tenants' association.
Does it cover income-based increases?
Not in detail. Higher incomes in social rent can get a larger increase; check your letter.
Where is my data?
Only on your device.