Deposit for Rental of Recreational Grounds in Amsterdam

For the rental of recreational grounds in Amsterdam, such as camping pitches at Gaasperplas Camping or boathouses along the Amstel, the deposit serves as security for proper maintenance and compliance with house rules. Unlike regular residential spaces in the city, these fall under the flexible rules of Book 7, Section 5 of the Dutch Civil Code. The deposit is often 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 Vinkeveense Plassen or uncollected waste on Amsterdam recreational parks. Specific industry conditions, inspired by ANWB camping standards and local Recron guidelines for North Holland, require an interest-free deposit into a blocked third-party account at banks such as ING or ABN AMRO. Tenants in Amsterdam risk deduction for violation of recreation rules, for example illegal extensions near the Amsterdamse Bos or violation of environmental standards in the municipal area. Landlords are obliged to conduct an end inspection with the tenant present, ideally documented with photos. For disputes in the region: start with mediation via Recron Amsterdam or the Geschillencommissie Recreatie; otherwise escalate to the subdistrict court in Amsterdam. Note: check whether the ground falls under the Amsterdam Vacancy Act for temporary recreation rental, especially around seasonal locations. Tips for tenants: take photos of the condition upon arrival and departure, with timestamp. Landlords: specify in the contract the permitted grounds for deduction, taking into account municipal permits for recreation. This way you prevent conflicts in Amsterdam recreational areas. (248 words)