Document background
The Landlord Rent Increase Letter is a crucial document in Dutch residential tenancy law, used when a landlord wishes to implement a rent increase for their property. This document must be provided to tenants at least two months before the proposed increase takes effect and must comply with annual rent increase limits set by the Dutch government. The letter is required for both regulated and liberalized rental properties, though the rules and maximum increases may differ between these categories. It must include specific information such as the current rent, new rent amount, percentage increase, effective date, and the legal basis for the increase. For regulated housing, additional information regarding the points system (woningwaarderingsstelsel) may be required. The document serves as both a legal notice and a formal communication tool, ensuring transparency in rental price adjustments while protecting both landlord and tenant rights under Dutch law.
