Most of the time, it is the rent delays that crystallize tensions. “”We do not have encrypted data but it is obvious that with the increase in the price of rents, the number of people who find themselves unable to pay in time increases “he continues.
The new regulations to combat abusive rents in Brussels, providing for an indicative of rents, must however make it possible to stop the problem. “”Since May, tenants can, when the rent is deemed excessive compared to the real value of the property, claim reduction in rent. This lawprovided that it is not canceled by the Constitutional Courtis likely to appease this type of conflict“, Specifies José Garcia.
Rent grid
Consequently, if the abusive rent is objectified by the tariff grid, then the tenant can freely request the non -binding opinion from the joint rental commission. If the Commission gives a conclusive opinion to the rent revision, it offers conciliation between the tenant and the lessor. If the conciliation procedure fails, it is then necessary to turn to the justice of the peace.
In Wallonia, no official benchmark rent grid exists like Brussels but some organizations can offer estimates or tools to assess whether rent is in the standard.
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Among other frequent disputes, there is the question of responsibility in the event of damage or lack of maintenance. “The rules are specified in the law but are not necessarily brought to the attention of everyone. This is why our team of lawyers is always available to answer questions and clarify situations in order to avoid disputes”explains the manager of the National Union of Owners and Co -owners (SNPC).
Other problematic situations aimed at protecting the tenants pose important concerns to the owners because of the police under-effective. “”We had the case of an owner who obtained an expulsion judgment because the tenant had not paid since January. Only, the police had no room to expulsion in the presence of a bailiff and this can only be done at the end of the winter moratorium (which provides for an expulsion ban between November 1 and March 15, editor’s note). This means that for a year, the owner will not receive any rent, “ concludes the head of the SNPC.
Finally, the omnipresence of certain suspicious owners can be likely to arouse tensions. “”Disputes can explode when tenants are watched in intense ways by owners who deplore poor management of their property. However, they do not have the right to enter their home and this can create tensions “, concluded Jose Garcia.
