Rental Agreements and WWS Applicability in Zoetermeer

In Zoetermeer, not all rental agreements fall under the Housing Valuation Act (WWS); room rentals, holiday homes, and company housing are excluded (Article 7:232 CC). For social housing in this growth centre, a housing association such as De Goede Woning or Vidomes is often required as landlord, or the rent must remain below the liberalisation threshold of €879.66 (2024). In Zoetermeer, with its mix of vinex neighbourhoods such as Seghwaert and Rokkeveen, free price formation applies upon exceedance, but the statutory notice period of one month still applies. Check contract clauses for service charges, which in Zoetermeer sometimes include high parking costs, and indexation which may increase annually by 5.3% in 2024. Invalid terms such as unilateral termination by the landlord are null and void and can be challenged with the Rent Tribunal in The Hague. If in doubt about qualification: contact the local Rent Team Zoetermeer for free advice. Digital contracts must comply with eIDAS rules for validity. Specifically for Zoetermeer, the municipality warns against abuse in new-build projects around the Citymall; this framework provides tenants with clarity at the start of the tenancy period in this popular region. (248 words)