Document background
A Notice of Raising Rent is a crucial document in Dutch property management that must be used whenever a landlord intends to increase the rent for a residential or commercial property. The document serves as the official communication method for implementing rent increases in the Netherlands and must comply with strict legal requirements regarding timing, format, and content. It needs to be issued at least two months before the proposed increase takes effect and must include specific information such as the current rent, new rent amount, calculation method, and legal basis for the increase. For regulated housing, the notice must demonstrate compliance with the points system (woningwaarderingsstelsel) and maximum increase percentages set by the government. The document plays a vital role in maintaining transparency in landlord-tenant relationships and ensuring compliance with Dutch housing regulations.
