Authority of the Rent Tribunal in Rotterdam
The Rent Tribunal handles security deposit disputes for social housing in Rotterdam (Article 7:251 DCC). For Rotterdam residents with properties from housing associations such as Woonbron or Vestia, this provides free advice and binding decisions on repayment. In Rotterdam neighbourhoods such as Charlois and Feijenoord, they resolve hundreds of cases annually.
Rotterdam District Court Procedure
For private sector rentals in Rotterdam: start with a writ of summons via the Rotterdam District Court, including evidence such as the lease termination notice. Costs: court fee €85 (2024 rate). The Rotterdam District Court judge may impose a penalty payment for non-compliance by landlords in the city centre or Kralingen.
Protection Mechanisms for Rotterdam Tenants
- Interim Relief: Expedited procedure at the Rotterdam District Court for urgent repayment, ideal when moving out of Pendrecht or IJsselmonde.
- Interest: Statutory interest on late repayment (Article 6:119 DCC), plus possible reimbursement of collection costs.
- Penalty Clause: Often included in Rotterdam lease agreements for delays; tenants can enforce this via the Rent Tribunal.
Rotterdam Statistics
In 2023, the Rent Tribunal handled over 1,200 security deposit cases in Rotterdam-Rijnmond, with 72% in favour of tenants due to lack of evidence of damage. The Rotterdam District Court ruled in favour of the tenant in 65% of private sector cases.