In the Netherlands, rental homes are split into segments based on their WWS points. Your rights depend on which segment your home falls into.
Social rent (up to 143 points)
The most protected segment. Maximum base rent in 2026 is about €932.93 at 143 points, and annual increases are capped.
Mid-rent (144 to 186 points)
Introduced by the Affordable Rent Act on 1 July 2024. For new contracts since then, the base rent may not exceed the maximum for the points, about €1,228.07 at 186 points in 2026.
Free sector (187 points or more)
Only homes with 187 points or more are truly in the free sector. The landlord can set the starting rent freely, but annual increases are still limited by law.
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