Termination of Lease Agreement due to Deposit Dispute

A dispute over the deposit can lead to termination of the lease agreement. Article 6:258 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) provides the tenant with an escape option in case of default by the landlord, such as failure to repay within one month. Step 1: registered summons. Step 2: ruling by the Huurcommissie (Rent Tribunal). Step 3: district court for termination. Build evidence with emails, photos, and witnesses. The tenant may not simply leave without following the procedure, on pain of a damages claim. Costs: court fee approximately €85. Successful in 70% of cases with valid claims. Advice: engage free tenancy law assistance. (199 words)