Deposit Amount Limits in Rijswijk

In Rijswijk, a vibrant municipality near The Hague with a thriving rental market due to the proximity of offices and residential areas such as Innen and Oud-Rijswijk, the amount of a deposit is strictly limited by law to prevent abuse. For regular rental properties, a maximum of three months' rent applies (art. 7:285 DCC), unless parties agree otherwise in exceptional cases such as luxury expat rentals. For room rentals in popular student and young professionals areas such as Plaspoelpolder, the maximum is one month's rent. For the purchase of real estate in Rijswijk, where prices average around €450,000 due to the central location, there is no fixed maximum, but reasonableness and fairness (art. 6:248 DCC) determine the standard; customary is 10% of the purchase price. Excessively high deposits can be declared invalid by the subdistrict court in The Hague, especially given local rental disputes at the Rijswijk Rent Tribunal. Calculate the deposit realistically based on risks such as damage, overdue payments or non-compliance, taking into account the municipal tenants' regulation. Landlords in Rijswijk must deposit the deposit with a recognised institution such as the Netherlands Enterprise Agency or local foundations affiliated with the National Tenants' Organisation. Exceeding the limit may lead to repayment, fines and reports to the municipality of Rijswijk.