When are you allowed to retain the deposit after letting a property in Hoofddorp?

As a landlord of a property in Hoofddorp, you are allowed to retain the deposit if there is damage to the property or if the tenant has not complied with the terms of the tenancy agreement. This is described in the law and laid down in the Civil Code.

Security for you as landlord in Hoofddorp

The deposit serves as security for the landlord in the event of damage or late rental payments. If damage caused by the tenant is found when performing the final inspection of the property, you as the landlord may retain the deposit to cover the costs of these repairs. It is important to notify the tenant of this as soon as possible and provide an overview of the repair costs necessary.

Agreements and evidence

In addition, the deposit may also be retained if the tenant has not complied with the terms of the tenancy agreement. For example, if the tenant has not left the property in a clean and tidy condition after moving out. In such cases, it is important for the landlord to prove that the tenant has not complied with the terms of the agreement and to substantiate this with evidence.

Duty of care for you as landlord in Hoofddorp

Please note: you may not simply withhold the deposit if there are no damages or if the tenant has complied with all agreements. As landlord, you have a “duty of care” and must return the deposit to the tenant as soon as possible after the end date of the tenancy contract. This must be done within a reasonable period of time.

It is therefore important for landlords to exercise caution when withholding the deposit. This is only permitted in cases where there is damage done to the property or if the tenant has not complied with the agreements. Please note that as a landlord, you are obliged to refund the deposit as soon as possible after the tenant has checked out of the property if there is no reason to withhold it.

Would you like to know more about this or do you have other specific questions? Our letting agents are at your service.

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Written by:

Shannon Metzelaar | s.metzelaar@interhouse.nl

Shannon has been part of Interhouse makelaars Sassenheim since 2017, working in the front office. She is one of the faces of the office and is responsible for direct customer contact, property presentations, schedule management, and Social Media. Additionally, she supports the real estate agents by conducting screenings and drafting agreements. She also assists the head office by contributing to the (further) development of services. She does this with great pleasure. Her enthusiasm and dedication, combined with her years of experience, make her a pleasant point of contact for (legal) questions regarding renting and letting. With her British background, she communicates with people from all corners of the world in a friendly and professional manner.

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