Collecting Evidence for WWS Exceedance in Utrecht: Checklist for Tenants

Successfully challenging a WWS exceedance in Utrecht starts with watertight evidence, especially in a city with high rental prices such as Kanaleneiland or Lombok. Create this Utrecht-specific checklist: 1) Download the official WWS maximum from RVO.nl for your rental year and compare with Utrecht averages via the CBS. 2) Note the original and new rent from your lease agreement, termination letters and any Utrecht rent increase rules. 3) Calculate the exceedance percentage: (new - old rent) / old rent x 100, and check against the Utrecht WWS limits for your postcode area. 4) Keep bank statements of rent and service charge payments, crucial for Utrecht housing associations such as Portaal or Mitros. 5) Collect all correspondence with the landlord, including emails about proposed increases. Article 7:900 BW requires written and timely announcement (at least 2 months in advance); if this is missing, the increase is null and void. Add specific property details, such as address in Utrecht, WOZ value via the Utrecht municipal website and sector confirmation (liberal or regulated). Use the Huurcommissie simulator and local Utrecht rent teams for advice. In case of dispute in the free sector: submit within two months to the Huurcommissie. Strong evidence leads to annulment, repayment and possible damages. In Utrecht, where the rental market is tight, stay proactive: document everything and consult the Juridisch Loket Utrecht for free support to strengthen your position.