Deposit for Room Rental and Student Housing in Leiden

In Leiden, more lenient rules apply for room rental: the deposit may amount to a maximum of two months' rent (Article 7:232 CC). For students in this vibrant student city, local guarantee funds are often used, such as the Leiden Student Fund or via DUWO, the largest student housing corporation in Leiden. The landlord must conduct an inspection within 14 days after departure and settle the deposit. For complexes such as the iconic flats around the Pieter de la Court Building or in the Professorenwijk neighborhood, pro rata settlement applies for multi-family dwellings. Disputes are resolved via the Leiden room dispute committee or the Huurcommissie Leiden. Tip: draw up a collective lease agreement with your co-tenants in student housing. Interest obligation on the deposit always applies. For short-term rental via Airbnb in Leiden: take into account stricter municipal regulations and platform rules. Document inspections and damage digitally for evidence. Local help can be found at the National Action Platform for Student Housing or specifically at student unions such as the LSVb and local Leiden student organizations.