Frequently Asked Questions

The Affordable Rent Act establishes maximum (Dutch) rents commensurate with housing quality. The quality of the house is determined using a points system. The more points a property receives, the more rent can be charged for that property. This law ensures that tenants pay a fair rent for their homes. By the way, the system is not new and was already applicable to the social rental sector. Now some of this is being extended to mid-rent housing.

The new rules generally only take effect from the moment a new tenant moves into the house. So for new (Dutch) leases signed from July 1, 2024. For the incumbent tenants of Van der Vorm Living, nothing will change.

The new legislation provides more affordable housing in the (Dutch) middle rental segment. This is important because there are fewer and fewer available mid-rent homes in the freehold sector, especially in large cities where rents have risen sharply in recent years.

Housing in the middle segment has a monthly rent of a minimum of €879.66 and a maximum of €1,157.95 (price level 2024) and a WWS point number between 147 and 186 points. These amounts are indexed annually.

The Housing Rating System (WWS) is a points-based system used to determine the maximum rent of a property. The system already applied to the social rental sector. Now some of this is being extended to mid-rent housing. The system determines how many points can be assigned to a property and the maximum rent that goes with it. The WWS ensures that the rent is proportional to the quality of the property. In short, the more points a property is worth, the higher the rent may be. Maximum rents are indexed annually.

The Dutch housing rating system (WWS) determines how many points are assigned to a property. The more points a property is worth, the higher the rent may be. Influencing the total number of points is, for example, the energy label, the length of the countertop, the number of square meters or, for example, the provision of additional amenities. The more points a property has, the more rent may be charged.

We are obliged to adhere to the maximum rents prescribed by the WWS. When we do not do this, we are in violation and risk a fine. The municipality will oversee this by July 1, 2024. Of course, it is possible that you suspect you are paying too much rent. Then send us a message explaining what you think is wrong. Then we test that. And apart from that, it is always possible to have your lease reviewed directly by the Rent Commission (www.huurcommissie.nl/).

For middle-rent contracts, the new Dutch legislation applies to contracts signed from July 1, 2024 for housing with a bare rent between €879.66 and €1,157.95 with a point number between 147 and 186. This means that new tenants will be subject to the new rules as of this date, while incumbent tenants will retain their current contract terms.

Yes you can. In the Netherlands, middle segment rents are allowed to increase annually by a maximum CLA development + 1%.

In the Netherlands, we have three rental segments: Regulated/social sector, medium rental sector and free sector.
Social housing is intended for people with lower incomes. These homes have a maximum rent of up to €879.66. This is set by the government. If you rent within the social sector, you may be eligible for housing benefit.

Mid-rent housing fills the gap between social rent and the free sector. These homes are intended for middle-income people who earn too much for social housing, but for whom the free sector is too expensive. Rents for mid-rent range from €879.66 to €1,157.95 per month. You cannot apply for rental assistance for these homes.

Van der Vorm Living has many free sector rental properties, also called deregulated rental properties and have no maximum rent. Rents often start from €1,158 per month and can increase depending on the location and type of property. In the free sector, you are not eligible for rent subsidies. These homes are ideal for higher-income people looking for more luxury and comfort.

More information about the Affordable Rent Act can be found on the websites of the central government, the Huurcommissie and Volkshuisvesting Nederland.

At Van der Vorm Living, you can find rental properties throughout the Netherlands and in a number of major European cities. Available offerings can be found through the housing finder on this site. Have you found a property that interests you? Then contact the rental agent or contact person, or send a message using the contact form.

You can contact our service desk for this. The service desk can be reached by phone at +31(0)10 436 92 18 or by e-mail: servicedesk@vormvastgoed.nl.

In the event of immediate danger to life, it is always necessary to call 911.

If the property is damaged or at risk of damage, the property manager’s phone number is available during business hours. Should that not work (quickly) you can reach us as the owner 24 hours a day at +31(0)10 436 92 18.

This is only applicable if there is a major damage or a chance of even greater damage outside of office hours. Examples include a major leak, window breakage, burglary, faulty heating during frost, short circuit with fire hazard, etc.

If we are called without a true emergency, we may pass on the costs incurred to the tenant.

No this is not allowed. We try to be careful in renting out properties. Fair housing distribution and personal contact with our tenants is paramount. Subletting does not fit that bill.

Rent may be terminated in writing only, before or on the last day of a month. Please allow at least one calendar month’s notice. With us, a lease termination is final and irrevocable. Thus, canceling the lease under reservation is not possible. If there are 2 tenants on the lease then both must sign the lease termination notice. Mail the scanned and signed rental notice to servicedesk@vormvastgoed.nl

The partner or spouse of a deceased tenant can ask us to adjust the ascription on the lease to match the new situation. Is the deceased person the only tenant? Then we handle the termination of the lease with the heirs after receiving the death certificate.

The property must be left clean, in the same condition as it was at the start of the lease. We agree on a pre- and final inspection.

The service manager/house manager will assess what needs to be done before you return the home to us. These include leaving the home clean, any items for acquisition and any self-installed changes that may or may not remain in place. The service manager/house manager will note everything on the pre-inspection form, which you will then receive by email.

The service manager will assess whether all work has been done, which was communicated to you during the pre-inspection. If things are not correct (yet), it is discussed whether that will still be done by the tenant, or at the tenant’s expense. The service manager also notes the meter readings. Please note that it must be passed on by the tenant to the energy and water companies.

Through an authorization form, you can also authorize someone else to attend inspections. Always try this way first. If there really is no other way, please contact our service desk as soon as possible at 010-436 92 18 or send an e-mail to servicedesk@vormvastgoed.nl.

Always try to get in touch with the neighbors first. If this does not work, please notify us in writing. You can use the form on this page to do so. It is also possible to contact Ms. D. van Nieuwenhuizen (telephone number 010 – 436 9218, e-mail d.vannieuwenhuizen@vormvastgoed.nl). She can help you reach an appropriate solution together.

In this case, please contact us via our phone number 010-436 92 18 or by email at servicesdesk@vormvastgoed.nl.