{"id":56349,"date":"2024-09-12T15:21:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smovin.app\/?page_id=56349"},"modified":"2024-09-12T15:28:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:28:34","slug":"rent-indexation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smovin.app\/en-be\/rent-indexation\/","title":{"rendered":"Rent Indexation: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Rent indexation is a clause included in the rental contract that binds the tenant to the landlord. It allows the landlord to legally adjust the tenant’s rent annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When rent is indexed, an official index is used to calculate the new amount. The tenant must be notified and take the rent increase into account for future payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong> A specific calculation method has been applied in Wallonia since November 1, 2023, and a correction factor has been applied in Flanders since October 1 for properties with energy performance ratings (PEB) D, E, F, and in Brussels since October 14, 2023, for PEB ratings E, F, and G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/a>When Can Rent Be Indexed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rent indexation occurs annually on the anniversary of the rental agreement’s start date. This date is specified in the rent indexation clause of the contract signed by both the tenant and the landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended to send rent indexation notices via registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt. This ensures that the tenant receives the notice and that you have proof in case of disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2014, landlords have only one year from the date specified in the contract to request rent indexation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how Smovin simplifies rent indexation by automating the calculation and notification process for tenants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/a>Which Types of Properties Can Be Indexed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/a>Residential Leases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Landlords can index the rents of their rental properties annually, including both unfurnished and furnished properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, new rules have been introduced regarding rent indexation based on the property’s energy performance (PEB rating). These rules vary by region and apply only to residential leases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/a>Common Law and Commercial Leases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Common law leases (garages, parking spaces, warehouses, offices, etc.) and commercial properties can also be indexed annually, but this option must be included in the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/a>Rent Indexation and Energy Performance (PEB)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, rent indexation for residential properties now depends on the region and the property\u2019s PEB rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/a>How to Calculate Rent Indexation in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To calculate rent indexation, the rent excluding charges and the health index are considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/a>PEB A, B, C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Wallonia and Brussels, the initial index corresponds to the index of the month preceding the rental agreement’s signing. In Flanders, it corresponds to the month before the contract starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new index corresponds to the index of the month preceding the contract\u2019s anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The formula is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New rent = (current rent x new index) \/ initial index<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/a>Example for a Lease in Wallonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n