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Landlord refuses to refund deposit (feddit.nl)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Basically in the title. I moved out with effect on 17/7/2023 after returning the keys to the landlord. She is refusing the refund of my deposit as she stated that the mattress has a stain under the matress protector. I only discovered of the stain when I moved in and as such retained the protector but didn't communicate this as I thought she was aware of this. Do I have any recourse if she refuses repaying my deposit? Also you can buy a whole bed from ikea for way less than the deposit due, should such claw backs contain a element of reasonability.

Update 24/7/23: Thanks for all the assistance. The landlord refunded my deposit this afternoon in full.

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[+] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Glad to hear I am in luck and thank you for sharing the legislative guidance. Please refer to below responses to the queries above: a) Exactly 800 Euros, b) No such list was prepared. Only a list of items was provided in the contract but these did not make reference to the condition. c) No such inspection was performed. d) Nope, no such list to refer back to. e) No such report was communicated to me, or received in any form. f) All repairs were made by the landlord, g) Nope, no such list existed. h) No such report was signed off, i) G/W/E was included in the rent and paid for by the landlord. j) N/A refer to i, k) Will you please prepare an e-mail and I agree with your point. Dutch would be best. Fortunately I can read it ;)

I understand that this will be posted and really appreciate your effort and support to a random stranger.

I also fully comprehend the risks and understand this is a discussion and note this is not legal advise in any form.

[+] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Thanks for the follow-up. I have read about those all inclusive contracts - which is quite odd as the maximal "kale huur" is about half my actual monthly rent.

L) I have read through the contract, is not truly all inclusive, it states "de huurprijs 700, het voorschot op de vergoeding voor de overige zaken en diensten gelevered worden in verband met de bewoning van het gehuurde: 100". So very similar to your example.

M) 29 January 2022.

N) Room with shared facilities.

O) Predetermined period, ending 18/7/2023.

P) Slightly less than 18 months in total (29-01-2022 till 18-07-2023). No options included for extension.

[+] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the feedback on overpaying. I actually see the landlord is advertising the property at 925 p.m. now (would have shared a link, but I'm not sure if this is allowed on this community). I do indeed have photos of the property so I will certainly consider the possibility of creating a case with the rent tribunal. Also it may be easy to involve the new tenant given that he/she may be interested in a reduced rent.

Don't apologize for all the questions, you are really a lifesaver and also these questions really help me think and learn how to approach my landlord at my current place.

Q) No I have not received such a document.

Interesting that this is a requirement, and a separate procedure exists for this.

R) Will you kindly incorporate the rent tribunal procedure - I understand the risks and also consider (based on your questions) that additional follow-through may be justified else she will continue this without a fear in the world going forward.

Don't apologize for all the questions, your support have exceeded all expectations.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Just as an outsider I wanted to say this while thread is excellent!

All renters/busters should read through to be better informed, quality stuff!