The Traditional Deposit & Skip Deposit
We explain the difference and which deposit applies to your rental property.
We explain the difference and which deposit applies to your rental property." />
Ons makelaarskantoor kent 2 types waarborgsom. Hoe kan je ontdekken welk type waarborgsom bij welke woning wordt aangeboden? Door in de omschrijving te kijken of er bij waarborgsom het volgende staat: De traditionele waarborgsom of Skip Deposit waarborg. Wij leggen je hieronder uit hoe het in zijn werk gaat!
The traditional security deposit
When renting a property, the landlord always asks for a security deposit. This security deposit is deposited into the landlord's account, and after vacating the property and the final inspection, it is determined whether the full security deposit can be refunded to the tenant.
This security deposit can amount to three times the monthly rent.
During the key handover and move-out of the property, our rental agent always prepares a detailed check-in and check-out report. This report includes the condition of the entire property through the use of photographs. The report is then sent to both the tenant and the landlord.
What costs are you responsible for as a tenant during the rental period?
We provide tenants and landlords with a maintenance guide that specifies the costs for which the tenant and landlord are responsible during the rental period. This maintenance guide is based on the "Besluit kleine herstellingen" (Decree on Minor Repairs). This helps to clarify any confusion about which costs may be deducted from the security deposit.
Skip Deposit
When renting a property, it is common for you to transfer a deposit amount to the landlord after signing the lease agreement. The amount of this deposit is often 3 times the monthly rent and is used to cover rent arrears and any damages to the rental property after the contract ends.
Because moving is always an expensive affair, this is often an unwanted but necessary expense for tenants. Skip Deposit represents a new way of renting where we say goodbye to the traditional security deposit. With Skip Deposit, the tenant keeps their own money available for things like the move because our fee is much lower than the deposit.
Additionally, Skip Deposit acts as an independent intermediary between the tenant and the landlord, ensuring that the termination of the lease agreement is handled in a transparent manner.
How does it work?
As a tenant, you have an obligation to return the property clean and in its original condition after the lease agreement ends. The landlords we work with will create an inspection report with clear photographs of the rented property beforehand. After vacating the property, the landlord will conduct a final inspection and add photographs of the property at the end of the inspection report.
In the event of damages, the landlord will file the claim with us. Skip Deposit will assess the validity of the claim based on the inspection report. If the photographs show that the property was not returned as agreed, we will proceed to pay the damage amount up to a maximum of 3 times the monthly rent. We will then engage in a conversation with you to recover the damages. With Skip Deposit, discussions about deductions from the security deposit are a thing of the past.
What does it cost?
The cost of the digital security certificate depends on the monthly rent amount. At the start of the lease, we charge a one-time fee, and annually a fee for each year you live in the property.
The tenant pays:
- One-time setup fee: €150
- Annual fee: 5% of 'monthly rent x 3'
Example calculation for annual fee - for a property with a monthly rent of €900:
- Rent amount €900 x 3 = €2700
- Fee 5% of €2700 = €135 per year
More information can be found on the Skip Deposit website: https://www.skipdeposit.nl Or download our information brochure.
