Interest on Deposit in Tilburg: Your Legal Right

In Tilburg, the landlord is legally required to pay interest on your deposit from the first day of the tenancy. Article 7:264 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek, BW) stipulates the statutory interest rate, which currently ranges from approximately 2% to 6%, depending on the year and the term. This interest continues to accrue until the full repayment of the deposit. As a tenant in Tilburg, request an annual interest statement to prevent the claim from becoming time-barred—this is particularly essential in a vibrant student city like Tilburg, with many rental properties around the University of Tilburg and Fontys. Many landlords in Tilburg deposit the security amount in a blocked account with local foundations such as Woonborg or SNH (Stichting Huurdersbelangen Tilburg). Verify this immediately upon entering into the rental agreement via the Tilburg Rent Team or the municipal website. Keep all correspondence carefully. In case of non-payment: first send a letter of demand. If payment remains outstanding, turn to the Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) in Tilburg or the subdistrict court (kantonrechter) at the Oost-Brabant District Court, located in Breda—with local offices and advice centers in Tilburg itself. Local tenants' associations, such as Huurdersbelang Tilburg, offer free support for claims. In practice, many tenants in neighborhoods like Het Zand or Oud-Zuid report successful interest claims after engaging these organizations.