If it were up to the cabinet, the tax on natural gas above a consumption of 800 cubic meters would go up. The idea is that homeowners will be encouraged to make their homes more sustainable and use less energy. But how does this work out for renters?
Tenants in poorly insulated homes burn more
According to the Woonbond, most tenants use less than 800 cubic meters of gas per year. So this measure does not have a major financial impact. For vulnerable people or families, however, it is a challenge to stay under that 800 cubic meters of gas. Also, unfortunately there are still many rental properties that have little to no insulation. There, tenants heat a lot more to be comfortable in their homes. The HNA believes that houses that still run on natural gas should remain affordable for tenants. We are keeping a close eye on this plan of the government and will stand up for the interests of tenants if they risk becoming the victims of this proposal.
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