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The Rent Rise Letter is a mandatory legal document in the Netherlands used to formally notify tenants of a rent increase. It must be issued at least two months before the intended increase date and must comply with Dutch housing regulations, including maximum increase percentages set annually by the government. The letter is essential for both regulated and liberalized rental properties, though the rules and calculations may differ between these categories. This document should clearly state the current rent, the proposed new amount, the percentage increase, and the effective date. For regulated housing, it may need to include references to the points system (woningwaarderingsstelsel) or income-related increases. The Rent Rise Letter serves as a legal record and must be properly formatted and delivered to ensure the rent increase is enforceable under Dutch law.
