In the purchase of a home in Rijswijk, key money is often disguised as 'transfer costs', but this is legally contestable. The law on the sale of movable and immovable property (CC Book 3 and 7) requires that all ancillary costs be explicitly stated in the purchase agreement. In Rijswijk, with its busy housing market near The Hague, this is more common in transactions in neighborhoods such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk. Key money is normally not a standard fee, except for duplicates for multiple residents.
Reasons for reclamation: If the seller promised to install new locks but failed to do so, or if the price is above the market average (€75 in the Haaglanden region). Procedure: Send a registered letter with a demand for repayment within 14 days after the transfer. In case of refusal: initiate proceedings in court via summons, often at the subdistrict court in The Hague for Rijswijk matters.
Example: A buyer in Rijswijk demanded €150 back after it turned out that old keys were reused without additional charge, for a home in the Plaspoelpolder. The judge ruled in favor of the buyer, referring to misleading information in the agreement. Tip: Have a local notary in Rijswijk review the deed for hidden clauses, especially given the proximity to the Hague court. This way, you avoid unnecessary expenses in your home transaction in Rijswijk.