What NakonRent detects
Useful for preparing documents, asking questions in Hebrew and explaining the case without accepting obligations the tenant does not understand.
| Item | What to review | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Verified data | Date, source and competent authority before promising amounts | |
| Contract | Clauses related to landlord not returning deposit | |
| 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)
- According to Gov.il, the Small Claims Court (Tviut Ketanot) does not require a lawyer; the filing fee is approximately 100-300 NIS (orientativo 2025-2026) and the typical resolution time is around 2-4 months.Gov.il - Small Claims Court