Affordable Rent Act – An Update

In the beginning of 2023, the draft 'Affordable Rent Act' (Wet betaalbare huur) was published. This Act intends to regulate mid-market rents in the Netherlands and amends the current rent regulation as per 1 January 2024. On 12 September 2023, the Parliament has decided to continue processing this draft Act, despite the collapse of the government during the summer. In this update, we highlight the most important elements of the draft Act.

On 27 February 2023, the Minister of Housing published the draft 'Affordable Rent Act' (Wet betaalbare huur).This Act regulates mid-market rents and amends the current rent regulation. At the time the Act was published, it was the intention that the Act would enter into force on 1 January 2024. With the downfall of the Dutch government on 6 July 2023, it became unclear what implications the collapse would have on the (enforcement of the) Act. On 12 September 2023, Parliament has determined that this Act is not a controversial