If you receive a negative decision on social assistance from the Municipality of Zoetermeer, for example due to excess income? You have 6 weeks to lodge an objection. Send a letter with clear motivation to Municipality of Zoetermeer, Postbus 15, 2700 AA Zoetermeer, including supporting documents such as payslips, asset overviews or rental agreements. The municipality decides within 8 weeks; if no decision is made, tacit approval applies.
Grounds for objection in Zoetermeer: calculation errors in the social assistance benefit, unaccounted housing costs in the polder region or changed circumstances such as job loss at local employers like BinckBank or Randstad. In cases of urgent need, you can apply for a provisional remedy at the District Court of The Hague (costs €86). Step 2: appeal to the district court (kantonsector), with court fee €195 (refunded if successful).
In 2023, 35% of objections in the region around Zoetermeer were successful. Examples: child care allowance incorrectly included or incorrect assessment of family composition in Stadshart neighbourhoods. Keep all correspondence with the municipality. Free assistance via the Juridisch Loket in Zoetermeer (make an appointment via 0900-8020) or your legal expenses insurance. Urgent? Immediately apply for a provisional benefit at the Work and Income department. Success depends on completeness; use model letters on rechtspraak.nl and check the Zoetermeer website for local forms.