For rented homes covered by the Wet goed verhuurderschap (Good Landlordship Act), the landlord must repay the deposit within 14 days of the end of the tenancy. If there is damage, a period of 30 days applies and the landlord may deduct the repair costs.
Make sure you have photos of the home as you handed it back and a signed handover report. If you do not get your deposit back in time, check the website of the Rijksoverheid (Dutch government) or the Juridisch Loket (free legal advice service) to see what you can do.
