Security Deposit for Room Rentals and Student Housing in Tilburg

In Tilburg, more flexible rules apply to room rentals: the security deposit may amount to a maximum of two months' rent (Article 7:232 of the Dutch Civil Code). For students in the vibrant student city of Tilburg, local guarantee funds are often used, such as the guarantee fund of the Studentenbond Tilburg or SAF (Student Advisory Facility). The landlord must conduct an inspection within 14 days of departure, which is particularly relevant for popular student complexes around Tilburg University and Fontys. For multi-family homes in neighborhoods like Het Zand or around the Spoorzone, a pro-rata settlement of the deposit applies. Disputes are resolved through the Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) or the local room dispute committee in Tilburg. Tip: draw up a collective rental agreement with co-tenants, which is useful for shared houses in Korvel or Oud-Zuid. The obligation to pay interest on the deposit always remains in effect. For short-term rentals such as via Airbnb in Tilburg, platforms apply their own conditions, but be aware of stricter local rules against overtourism. Document inspections and payments digitally via apps. Need help? Contact the National Action Platform for Student Housing or locally at the Legal Counter Tilburg (Juridisch Loket) and student unions. Specifically for Tilburg: check the municipality's website for pilot projects with deposit guarantees in new complexes such as The Student Hotel.