Deposit for Rental of Recreational Grounds in Delft

When renting recreational grounds in Delft, such as camping pitches at Delftse Hout or boathouses along the Schie, the deposit serves as security for proper maintenance and compliance with house rules. Unlike regular residential spaces in Delft, these grounds fall under more flexible provisions in Book 7, Section 5 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). The deposit is typically around one month's rent and must be refunded within 30 days after the end of the rental period, after deduction of demonstrable damage such as damaged fencing around the Vliet banks or unremoved waste. Local industry conditions, inspired by ANWB camping standards and RECRON guidelines for the Delft region, require an interest-free deposit on a blocked third-party account. Tenants in Delft risk forfeiture for breach of recreation rules, for example illegal extensions near protected city parks. Landlords are required to conduct an end inspection with the tenant present, ideally in consultation with the Municipality of Delft for grounds in green zones. In case of disputes: first mediation via RECRON or the Delft disputes committee, otherwise directly to the subdistrict court in The Hague. Note: check whether the ground falls under the Vacancy Act for seasonal recreation rental in Delft. Tips for tenants: take photos of the condition upon arrival and departure, especially at water-rich locations. Landlords: explicitly state in the contract the grounds for permissible deductions, taking into account Delft environmental rules. This prevents conflicts in the vibrant recreation sector around Delft. (218 words)