Difference in Security Deposit for Land Lease vs. Commercial Space in Tilburg

In Tilburg, the security deposit for land lease differs significantly from that for commercial spaces, particularly relevant for entrepreneurs around the Spoorzone or industrial areas such as at the Haven. For land lease (parking spaces, vacant lots along the Ringdijk), no statutory maximum applies as with the threefold rent for shops in the city centre (Article 7:220 BW). Land lease falls under general lease rules with emphasis on reasonableness and fairness. Commercial spaces in Tilburg, such as along the Pieter Vredeweg, often require higher security deposits due to fitting-out costs for logistics or retail, with strict administrative requirements. For withholding on land security deposits, it concerns soil or surface damage due to use; for commercial spaces, it involves renovations or wear in halls. The repayment period is one month for both, but commercial lessors must provide annual accounts. Land lessees in Tilburg have less protection than shopkeepers in the Heuvelstraat, who can demand indexation. Practical example: in a mixed contract for land plus building in the Textielkwartier, the rules apply per part. Disputes over security deposits in the Tilburg business context go to the subdistrict court in the Palace of Justice, with mediation via Vastgoed Belang or local trade associations. Advice for Tilburg entrepreneurs: make distinctions in contracts explicit, with reference to regional real estate practices. Lessees: demand transparency on security deposit use; lessors: document inspections thoroughly. This prevents costly proceedings at the court in 's-Hertogenbosch. (212 words)