Objection Procedure for Rent Allowance Recovery in Utrecht

When the SVB issues a recovery decision regarding rent allowance, as a resident of Utrecht you can lodge an objection if you disagree. The procedure starts with an objection letter within six weeks of the decision, to be submitted to the SVB. Explain why the recovery is unjustified, with supporting documents such as income data, tenancy agreements or evidence of special circumstances in the Utrecht rental market, where high rents in neighbourhoods such as Kanaleneiland or Lombok often play a role. The SVB will reconsider your case and must decide within 8 weeks, unless an extension is granted. If the objection is rejected? Then you can appeal to the District Court of Midden-Nederland in Utrecht. Important: during the procedure you often do not yet have to pay, provided you request a deferral of payment via the SVB. Tips for Utrecht residents: be concrete about local rental prices, strictly adhere to deadlines and seek free legal assistance at the Juridisch Loket in Utrecht (Jacob Catslaan 2). Incorrect decisions occur more frequently due to administrative errors, especially among students or flex workers in the city. Successful objections lead to remission or set-off against future allowances. This is how the General Administrative Law Act protects your rights as a citizen in Utrecht. Continue communicating with the SVB to arrange interest-free payment terms and prevent enforced collection via the bailiff. In Utrecht you can also contact the municipality for additional rental advice.