Free tool · based on the Wet goed verhuurderschap

Is your rental deposit legal? Calculate the maximum

Since 1 July 2023, a landlord in the Netherlands may ask at most two months of bare rent (kale huur, excluding service costs) as a deposit for new contracts, under the Wet goed verhuurderschap. Scammers routinely ask for more — an oversized deposit is one of the most reliable red flags. Enter your rent below and see the legal maximum instantly.

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Excluding service costs, gas, water, electricity.

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Leave empty if you just want the maximum.

Contract signed on or after 1 July 2023
Rule text at Volkshuisvesting NederlandOfficial rent check (Huurcommissie)

FAQ

How much deposit can a landlord ask in the Netherlands?
For rental contracts signed from 1 July 2023: at most two months of bare rent, under the Wet goed verhuurderschap. For a €900 bare rent that is €1,800 maximum.
Does the deposit cap include service costs?
No. The cap is calculated on the bare rent (kale huur) only — service costs, gas, water and electricity do not count toward it.
What if my contract is older than 1 July 2023?
The statutory 2-month cap applies to contracts from 1 July 2023. For older contracts, case law generally treats about three months as the acceptable ceiling.
When do I get my deposit back?
Within 14 days after the contract ends if nothing is wrong, or within 30 days with a specified deduction statement. A landlord who keeps a deposit without justification can be taken to the Huurcommissie or court.