Can "Gas / Water / Electricity - costs without any settlements" be increased?

Questioner

I have a permanent lease in which I pay a fixed amount for gas/water/electricity each month. My contract states that this is 'a fixed amount per month without any settlements'. Is my landlord allowed to increase these costs?

Lawyer

Increasing the costs of utilities is not permitted. A ruling was made on this in February of this year, which considers that the increases are in breach of the General Terms and Conditions of energy suppliers. If you inform me further, I can assist you in this with possible free assistance. You can contact me via this platform or via email address: groenewegenjuristen@gmail.com If you have further questions, please ask them.

Questioner

Hello Mr. Groenewegen, I have sent you a message via email, I hope you have received it. Do you need anything else from me or have you not received anything? Please let me know here. Yours sincerely, JPvN