Rent increase tips for private homes

Questioner

My landlord wants to increase my rent by 2% after a year and a half. Is this allowed?

Lawyer

That is allowed. The rent may be increased once a year. You must be informed about this approximately 2 months in advance. For social housing, the increase is max. 2.8% to 4.3% depending on income.

Questioner

This concerns a private home, not a social housing unit.

Lawyer

Then the rent may also be increased once a year. If there is a provision on the rent increase included in the contract, it will be followed. If nothing is specified in the rental contract, the landlord may make any proposal for a rent increase. If you do not agree with this, the landlord can go to court.