Bare lease agreement tacitly converted into an all-in lease agreement?

Questioner

I have a rental contract (since 2019) for a social housing unit in which my basic rent and the costs for gwl are split. In 2022, the landlord increased the total rent (basic rent incl. gwl costs) by 2.3%. I did not file an objection and have paid the costs so far. On June 30, I received another rent increase. The landlord increases the total rent by 3.1% and requests a monthly surcharge of €50.00 on top of the total rent in connection with the new energy rates. I want to file an objection but am stuck because I do not know whether I should now view my rental contract as all-in or as a rental contract in which the basic rent and gwl costs are split. Has my original 2019 rental contract been tacitly converted into an all-in rental contract because I have paid the costs from 2022 up to now? Can I object to the 2022 rent increase retroactively?

Lawyer

Dear, As a tenant, you can request the landlord to split the costs into 'basic rent' and 'other costs'. This way, it is clear to you what exactly you are paying. It is also important to read your rental agreement carefully. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at info@dutchlawadvice.com