Step 1 – free check

Check your deposit issue in 2 minutes

Answer a few questions. We’ll tell you if your case may fit our lawyer route.

  • Takes 2 minutes – no uploads, no BSN
  • Remote process available if you already left the Netherlands

2-minute deposit check – Step 1 of 5

Rental period 🏠
Approximate month/year is fine. You do not need the legal answer – just answer what happened.
Month and year – approximate is OK.
End month and year (only if tenancy ended).
Deposit withheld 💶
Rough amounts are fine.
Inspection reports 📋
“Not sure” is a valid answer.
Legal-aid indication 🎓
Light touch only – the lawyer confirms eligibility.
Contact & consent 👋
We’ll follow up within 24 hours.
Include country code, e.g. +31 6 12345678
How it works

Four simple steps

Start with a free check. We handle the paperwork. A lawyer takes the legal steps.

  1. Quick check – free

    Answer a few questions about your rental and withheld deposit. Takes about two minutes. No payment.

  2. We review your answers

    We check whether your case may fit our lawyer route. Unclear cases get a follow-up on WhatsApp.

  3. Documents in one place

    We help you gather contract, deposit proof, and landlord messages. You send what you have.

  4. Legal route with the lawyer

    Our specialist deposit lawyer handles the case. That may mean a demand letter, negotiation, or court.

Step 1 is the 2-minute form below – no payment to start.

Who handles your case

An experienced deposit-recovery specialist – not a directory of strangers

10+years of tenancy law experience
1000+deposit and tenancy cases handled
70%+of cases resolved successfully

Handled by our partner Dutch Bar registered lawyer.

Pricing

No surprises. No hidden fees.

€49 coordination and €188 lawyer/legal-aid contribution stay separate – never one combined total. You only pay later steps if you choose to continue after the free check.

Now

Eligibility check

€0

Free 2-minute check. No payment to start.

If suitable
After review

FindLawyer coordination

€49

Document prep and handoff to our lawyer.

If lawyer route applies

Lawyer / legal aid

€188 lowest bracket
Not upfront for eligible cases
  • Lowest legal-aid income bracket (most students qualify)
  • Not upfront: paid from your recovered deposit
  • Lawyer confirms eligibility before legal work starts

Private route quoted separately if legal aid does not apply.

Guarantee

If we cannot start or route your case after review, your €49 is refunded.

Deposit guides

Know your rights before you act

Read these guides to understand exactly what landlords can and can’t deduct – and what to do at the move-out inspection.

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📅 April 30, 2026⏱️ 8 min read

Move-Out Inspection Netherlands: Protect Your Deposit Before Handover

The Dutch move-out handover (oplevering) is where most deposits are won or lost. What to bring, what to refuse to sign, and when to involve an English-speaking tenancy lawyer.

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🏠 Tenancy Law
📅 April 30, 2026⏱️ 8 min read

Illegal Security Deposit Deductions in the Netherlands

“Full repaint,” “professional cleaning,” “general restoration” – many Dutch landlords list deductions that don’t survive legal scrutiny. Find out which ones are unlawful and how to push back.

Read guide
🏠 Tenancy Law
📅 April 30, 2026⏱️ 8 min read

Maximum Security Deposit Netherlands 2026: Legal Limits Explained

How much can a Dutch landlord legally charge as a deposit in 2026? The 2-month cap under the Wet goed verhuurderschap, return deadlines, and what to do if your landlord asked for more.

Read guide
FAQ

Straight answers, no jargon

Short answers. For costs, see the pricing section above.

The eligibility check is free. If your case appears suitable, FindLawyer charges a €49 coordination fee. For eligible lowest-bracket cases, our lawyer can agree the €188 lawyer/legal-aid contribution is not paid upfront. If your case succeeds, the €188 is paid from your recovered deposit.
The free eligibility check stays free. If you paid €49, see the guarantee section for how refunds work.
No. The €188 is not automatically waived. For eligible lowest-bracket cases, it can be deferred under the special arrangement: not paid upfront, and if your case succeeds, paid from the recovered deposit. Our lawyer confirms whether this applies to your case.
For eligible lowest-bracket legal aid, the €188 is not paid upfront. If your case succeeds, it can be paid from the recovered deposit. Our lawyer confirms whether you qualify before legal work starts. If legal aid does not apply, the lawyer explains the private route and costs before you decide.
If the no-upfront arrangement applies and the case is not successful, the €188 is not paid from your pocket upfront. The €49 FindLawyer coordination fee is refunded only if we cannot start or route the lawyer process after review.
Suitability review, organising the key documents, and preparing your case file for our lawyer.
You provide what only you have. We organise it and prepare the case summary for the lawyer.
Contract, deposit proof, landlord messages, and inspection reports if you have them. Start the check even if something is missing.
Yes, if the rental was in the Netherlands. Many cases run fully remotely.
No. Do not enter BSN or sensitive ID in the checker. The lawyer will explain what is needed later.
It depends on the landlord and the route chosen. Your lawyer gives a realistic estimate after review.
The lawyer may send a formal demand letter first. No reply can lead to negotiation or a court claim.
Only specific costs: unpaid rent, tenant damage, service costs, or similar. Normal wear and tear should not be deducted.