The rental deposit is a blocked amount that covers potential rental damage or unpaid rent. It is returned at the end of the lease if no breach is recorded.
- Blocked account in the tenant’s name
- Reconstituted bank guarantee
- Guarantee via the public welfare centre
Regional caps
In Brussels, the rental deposit is capped at 2 months’ rent, regardless of its form.
In Wallonia, the deposit may reach 2 months on a blocked account or 3 months via a reconstituted bank guarantee.
In Flanders, the cap was raised to 3 months’ rent in 2019.
Release requires the written agreement of both parties or a court ruling. Always keep proof of the entry and exit inventory of fixtures.