May the deposit in Rijswijk be indexed?
Yes, in Rijswijk the deposit may be adjusted annually to inflation pursuant to Article 7:249 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), provided this is explicitly included in the lease agreement for a dwelling in this municipality. This follows the consumer price index (CPI) of Statistics Netherlands (CBS), which applies in Rijswijk just as elsewhere in the Netherlands to rental dwellings in both the historic city centre and modern neighbourhoods such as Innen.
Calculation method for tenants in Rijswijk
Formula: New deposit = Old deposit × (New CPI / Old CPI). Example specific to Rijswijk: For a deposit of €1200 and a CPI increase from 118 to 123, the new deposit becomes €1250.85. Local landlords in Rijswijk, often active via platforms such as Funda or local real estate agents, apply this to rental prices averaging €1100 per month.
Procedure for adjustment in Rijswijk
- Send timely written notice with detailed calculation, preferably by registered mail or email with read receipt, in accordance with Rijswijk rental practices.
- Tenant pays the difference; landlord deposits the deposit into a blocked account at a Rijswijk bank such as ING or Rabobank.
- Upon termination of the lease, for example moving out of neighbourhoods such as Sion or Kruislaan, repayment of the adjusted amount within 30 days.
Disputes and limits in Rijswijk
The deposit in Rijswijk may never exceed two times the monthly rent (statutory maximum ex Article 7:249 paragraph 3 Dutch Civil Code). In case of exceedance, the tenant may demand a reduction via the Rent Tribunal in The Hague (responsible for Rijswijk). Local disputes are often handled quickly by the tribunal, taking into account the busy rental market in this growing municipality near The Hague.