What NakonRent detects
The page explains what to review before signing and what should not be presented as an automatic right.
| Item | What to review | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Verified data | Date, source and competent authority before promising amounts | |
| Contract | Clauses related to excessive deposit clause | |
| Action | Checklist and text for the official channel or negotiation |
Verified data for this route
- Kol Zchut links the rental-guarantee cap to section 25y of the rental law: up to three months' rent or one third of the period, whichever is lower.Kol Zchut - guarantee cap
- Gov.il publishes that from 1.1.2026 the small-claims limit is 39,900 NIS, a common route for deposit disputes or smaller payments.Gov.il - Small Claims Court
- Under Hok HaSkhirut, the deposit should be returned within a reasonable period after keys are handed over; in practice 7-14 days is generally considered standard (orientativo 2025-2026), and deductions should be documented with original invoices for real damages beyond normal wear and tear.Kol Zchut + Hok HaSkhirut 1971 (Amendment 6)
- The Small Claims Court (Tviut Ketanot) hears claims of up to 39,900 NIS (January 2026) and does not require a lawyer. The filing fee is lower than in an ordinary lawsuit, the defendant has 30 days to respond, and the court usually awards costs of around 300-400 NIS, paid by the losing side.Gov.il - Small Claims Court / Kol Zchut