In Rijswijk, the landlord is legally required to pay interest on your deposit from the first day of tenancy. Article 7:204 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) stipulates the statutory interest, which currently varies from approximately 2% to 6% depending on the year and the term. This interest continues to accrue until full repayment of the deposit. As a tenant in Rijswijk, request an annual interest statement; otherwise, your claim will become time-barred. In case of refusal, you can send a demand letter via a local bailiff. Keep all your correspondence carefully.
Many landlords in Rijswijk deposit the deposit into a blocked account with foundations such as Woonborg or the Stichting Huurdersbelangen Rijswijk. Check this immediately upon entering into your tenancy agreement via the Rijswijks Huurteam or the municipal website. In the Haaglanden region, including Rijswijk, this is standard practice for housing associations such as Vidomes or Haag Wonen. In case of negligence, you can approach the Huurcommissie in The Hague or the sub-district court at the Rechtbank Den Haag, Rijswijk branch. Local tenants' associations offer free advice for claims. This way, you maximise your rights in Rijswijk.