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Deposit for Withholding Grounds Utrecht

Deposit for withholding grounds in Utrecht: discover the rules, your rights as tenant or landlord, and how to get your deposit back.

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Deposit for Withholding Grounds in Utrecht: Rules and Procedures

A deposit for withholding grounds in Utrecht is a monetary amount that landlords request for the rental of land, such as parking spaces, gardens, or caravan pitches. It protects against damage or non-payment. This article provides specific information for Utrecht, including local courts and legal assistance.

What is a deposit for land rental in Utrecht?

For land rental in Utrecht, such as a parking space in a residential area or a garden plot along the canals, the tenant pays a deposit upfront. Unlike residential tenancy, the Housing Act 2015 does not apply here, but general Dutch Civil Code (BW) rules do. This is common for recreational land or temporary sites in the region.

Legal rules for Utrecht

No specific law for land rental, but relevant Dutch Civil Code (BW) articles:

  • Article 7:912 DCC: Deposit must be reasonable; landlord must demonstrate necessity, e.g., for high-risk grounds in Utrecht-Noord.
  • Article 7:913 DCC: Deposit may only be used for damage or rent arrears.
  • Article 7:914 DCC: Repayment after termination of tenancy, unless justified withholding.

Record agreements in the contract. In case of disputes: District Court Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht.

Difference with residential tenancy in Utrecht

Residential tenancy: max. 2 months' rent (art. 7:100 Housing Act 2015), repayment within 6 months. Land rental: more flexible, but reasonableness required.

Reasonable amount in Utrecht?

Depends on:

  • Location: Parking space in Utrecht city centre: €150–€400; caravan ground Amelisweerd: €600–€2500.
  • Risk: High water level areas require more.
  • Rent: 1–3 months' rent as guideline.

Recovering the deposit in Utrecht

After termination: landlord must repay within a reasonable period (often 1 month). In case of dispute: request evidence. Assistance via Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55.

Tips for tenants and landlords

  • Photograph the land at start/end.
  • Request receipt for deposit.
  • In case of problems: mediation or District Court Midden-Nederland.

Location info: District Court Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht | Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55.