Objection Procedure Against Inappropriate Allocation in Utrecht

Do you receive housing in Utrecht that does not suit your situation? Start an objection procedure immediately. Begin informally by complaining to the Utrecht housing association, such as Portaal, Bo-Ex or De Alliantie, within 8 weeks after the allocation decision. No solution? File a complaint with the Rent Tribunal in Utrecht for binding advice; this is free and takes a maximum of 10 weeks. Still dissatisfied? Proceed to the district court in Utrecht-Centrum for annulment of the decision. Gather strong evidence: the rental offer, your registration proof at the Utrecht Housing Desk, income details, medical reports and possibly an urgency declaration from the municipality of Utrecht. The Good Landlordship Act obliges housing associations to hear and be heard, with extra attention to the tight Utrecht housing market where waiting lists can run up to 10 years. Success rates at the Rent Tribunal are around 60% for these types of cases. Costs: court fee of € 85 at the district court, fully recoverable in case of success. Note the time pressure: carry out the procedure within 6 weeks after rejection to avoid time constraints, especially with the high pressure on social rental housing in neighborhoods such as Kanaleneiland or Overvecht.