Deposit Rules for Room Rental and Shared Living in Westland

In Westland, known for its glasshouse horticulture and young tenants from the greenhouse sector, strict deposit rules apply to room rentals and shared living to prevent abuse. The deposit may not exceed one month's rent (art. 7:232 CC), even with multiple housemates in neighbourhoods such as Monster or Naaldwijk. Each tenant pays separately, but the landlord manages one total sum. Specify in the contract which portion applies per room, especially in popular shared houses near the A4. In case of damage, the landlord holds all tenants jointly and severally liable, but tenants settle this internally, for example after a party in a Poeldijk property. Required: a joint inspection report upon move-in and move-out, with signatures from all residents. If this is missing, no deduction from the deposit is permitted. Local platforms such as WestlandWonen and Kamernet recommend depositing the deposit into an escrow account with notaries in 's-Gravenzande. Upon early departure, common in seasonal work in glasshouse horticulture, the landlord must repay pro rata, minus demonstrable damage. Disputes are handled via the Rent Tribunal, with a focus on 'normal wear and tear' such as crate sand marks in the hallway. Example: a stain on the carpet caused by a housemate in Kwintsheul – only that person pays, not the entire group. Tenants can act collectively against unreasonable demands from landlords. The Good Landlordship Act (2023) requires transparency, particularly relevant in Westland's busy rental market. Tip: use the model room rental contract with deposit clause from the central government, adaptable for local horticulture contracts. (248 words)