Want to claim your deposit back after moving?

Questioner

I paid the deposit for a room of my poet, this was 750 euros. She has been out of her room since May 1st and had made an appointment to hand in her key and get her deposit back. At the appointment the man did not show up and Laar did not hear from him. My daughter and I have tried several times to get in touch but in vain! What should we do?

Lawyer

You could hold this man liable for damages and, in extreme cases, summon him and force him to settle the matter through the courts. In any case, I would advise you to let me know in writing that you are prepared to transfer the key. If you wish, I can assist you with this.

Questioner

We already sent a letter but he didn't show up. I do have legal expenses insurance, will it cover the legal costs?

Lawyer

That depends on your insurance conditions, I would check that carefully if I were you. May I ask you, in extension of this, how much you pay for your insurance?

Lawyer

You can confirm in writing by registered letter or bailiff's writ that the lease has ended, how it ended and on what date. The keys can also be returned in this way. You can also indicate that the deposit must be repaid via the bank and provide the bank account number for this purpose. Take photos of the state of delivery; excuses are sometimes made up for not repaying the deposit. It is annoying for you that if you do not pay, the court must be called in. In this case, you do not need a lawyer for that. However, you must then have a summons served by a bailiff. Call in legal expenses insurance! I would avoid costs as much as possible in connection with the amount of the deposit.