News: Free sector rent increases capped
Until now, it has been possible in the free rental sector to…
20/05/2020/by M2 AdvocatenHow far does the obligation to investigate go when purchasing a home?
We still have to deal with an overheated housing market in which…
14/05/2020/by M2 AdvocatenHouse sharing with two people possibly forbidden?
At the beginning of this year, the Council of State issued a…
11/05/2020/by M2 AdvocatenSupreme Court imposes restrictions on service charges
6Last year you could read a blog on our website about a judgment…
06/05/2020/by M2 AdvocatenEssentials Dutch real estate law: Apartment rights, the home owners association (VvE) and the splitting deed
In the Netherlands, and certainly in the big cities, there are…
17/04/2020/by M2 AdvocatenEssentials Dutch real estate law: The temporary lease agreement
Are you looking for a temporary home or do you just want to rent…
17/04/2020/by M2 AdvocatenEssential Dutch real estate law: Buying a home
In this blog we briefly discuss the most important regulations…
17/04/2020/by M2 AdvocatenPossible temporary extension of temporary rental agreements due to Corona crisis
Now that the world is plagued by the Corona virus, many people…
08/04/2020/by M2 AdvocatenNew rules for B & Bs in 2020 in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has experienced explosive growth in the number of bed…
13/03/2020/by M2 AdvocatenA ban on holiday rentals (AirBnB)?
Since October 1, 2017, there is a reporting obligation in Amsterdam…
13/03/2020/by M2 AdvocatenRules Bed & Breakfast 2019 Amsterdam
Below you will find the most important rules for B & Bs that…
04/10/2019/by M2 AdvocatenLease agreement house: clause to the detriment of the tenant still valid
In rental law, tenants of dwellings are generally well protected.…
23/09/2019/by M2 AdvocatenHome Owners’Association (VVE): How to have a VvE decision annulled in time
If an individual VvE member cannot agree with a VvE decision,…
10/09/2019/by M2 AdvocatenSquatting: What are the rules?
Because of the group WE ARE HERE, the phenomenon of squatting…
23/08/2019/by Ginio BeijStudent nuisance: Municipality has to withdraw permission for a roof terrace
Recently we discussed another case in which the owner of a roof…
27/06/2019/by Ginio BeijRoof terrace may remain despite lack of permit
An owner of a roof terrace had to remove her roof terrace from…
19/06/2019/by Ginio BeijOwners Association (VvE): Owner of crawl space by statute of limitations?
Earlier we discussed the situation in which an apartment owner…
03/06/2019/by Ginio BeijSale of property: cooling-off period for the seller
When you are selling a house, a private buyer is given a three-day…
15/05/2019/by M2 AdvocatenPurchase of property: what if it stinks?
You finally bought your dream house, but soon the house turns…
03/04/2019/by M2 AdvocatenHoliday rental (AirBnB): Judge moderates fines, minister wants to increase fines
Holiday home rentals in the Netherlands continue to be very busy,…
25/03/2019/by M2 AdvocatenPenalty clauses in housing rental contract
In 2013, a ruling of the European Court of Justice revealed that…
11/03/2019/by M2 AdvocatenService costs for liberalised rent: more freedom of contract for landlord of living space
Earlier we published a blog about a landlord of a free sector…
27/02/2019/by M2 AdvocatenNeighbourhood law: legal construction of roof terrace by statute of limitations
A roof terrace. Almost everyone wants to have one, but almost…
11/02/2019/by M2 AdvocatenEasement: withdrawal for lack of interest
In the event of a waiver of easement due to lack of interest,…
23/01/2019/by M2 AdvocatenTermination of rental agreement due to urgent own use
Tenants of residential property generally enjoy considerable…
08/01/2019/by M2 AdvocatenApartment law: Nuisance caused by room rental
Unfortunately, neighbors and nuisance often turn out to be a…
26/11/2018/by M2 AdvocatenThe hotel policy in the four major cities
For years cities were fighting to attract tourists, nowadays…
21/11/2018/by M2 AdvocatenRealtors in the Netherlands must not apply double standards
The Supreme Court recently ruled that an NVM broker (NVM is the…
18/09/2018/by M2 AdvocatenRent Business premises: Substitution at 7:290 BW business premises
If a company wants to sell its business, it usually has an interest…
14/08/2018/by M2 AdvocatenLease of business premises: Lease contract does not automatically pass in the event of a change in legal form
Starting entrepreneurs often start as a one-man business or VOF…
02/08/2018/by M2 AdvocatenBusiness space rental: Deviating terms for retail and catering premises
Tenants of medium-sized business premises (7:290 BW) enjoy more…
05/07/2018/by M2 AdvocatenWatch out for the age clause in sale purchase agreements
More and more house sellers are including a so-called 'age clause'…
31/05/2018/by M2 AdvocatenLandlord misses out on rent review after renovation of property
An owner of a retail property has his property rebuilt, which…
23/05/2018/by M2 AdvocatenOwner’s Association (VvE): Amend the deed of division when constructing a roof terrace or basement?
Space is scarce in the Netherlands, and people are often looking…
09/05/2018/by M2 AdvocatenWaiver of legal protection. Claim null and void?
This question was recently raised in a case before the District…
06/03/2018/by Marius RijntjesLicensing requirement for Bed & Breakfasts in Amsterdam
The battle that the municipality of Amsterdam is waging against…
28/02/2018/by M2 AdvocatenLost property due to statute of limitations: right to compensation or return?
The Supreme Court issued a judgment in 2017, in which it was…
25/01/2018/by Marius RijntjesINTRODUCTION OF 30-DAY RULE HOLIDAY RENTAL AMSTERDAM
It is a done deal, the board in Amsterdam has decided to reduce…
16/01/2018/by M2 AdvocatenLEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT OF FUNCTIONS OF THE OWNERS ASSOCIATION (VvE) effective 1 January 2018
On 1 January 2018, the Improvement of the Functioning of Owners'…
11/01/2018/by M2 AdvocatenLiving space service costs: Can the OA (VvE) contribution be charged on to the tenant?
It regularly happens that a landlord passes on the Owners Association…
11/12/2017/by M2 AdvocatenPitfalls in case of a temporary rental contract
the introduction of the “Wet Doorstroming Huurmarkt”, it…
30/11/2017/by M2 AdvocatenPrince Bernhard can get hefty fines
Recently, reports have appeared in the media (see here) that…
27/11/2017/by M2 AdvocatenDoes Rent goes before Purchase even when part of the leased plot is transferred?
If splitting the lease leads to a sensible result, transferring…
08/11/2017/by Marius RijntjesFine for vacancy in Amsterdam, how does it work?
It has been possible for some time that owners of office buildings…
24/10/2017/by Marius RijntjesDissatisfied with Owners Association (VvE)-manager? There is something you can do.
In my practice, I come across it regularly. Complaints about…
09/10/2017/by Ginio BeijDuty of care mediator. Control tenant. Damage due to loss of rent?
This question was recently raised in a case before the Arnhem-Leeuwarden…
27/07/2017/by Marius RijntjesIndexing rent afterwards, is that okay?
Many (standard) leases include an indexation clause. This means…
04/05/2017/by Ginio BeijIs a nursing home a home? Not according to the Council of State…
The Council of State recently made a decision in a case of principle…
22/02/2017/by Marius RijntjesFrom the practice of M2 Advocaten: VvE law
It sometimes happens that a new owner presents himself within…
09/02/2017/by Marius RijntjesAirbnb agreement with Amsterdam
Last Thursday, Airbnb agreed to modify its website. The update…
08/12/2016/by Ginio BeijTo be or not to Airbnb? Enforcement in Amsterdam
Previous blogs discussed what is enforced when it comes to B&B's.
But…
21/11/2016/by Ginio BeijBut…
Realtor statement. Client bound? Infringement of duty of care?
These questions were recently raised in a case before the Court…
08/11/2016/by Marius RijntjesSuspension of rent due to defects? Tenant watch out!
In practice it happens regularly. A tenant who is fed up with…
12/07/2016/by Ginio BeijFine on illegal hotels in residences increased
Earlier in this blog we discussed when you, as a resident of…
07/07/2016/by Ginio BeijInheritance. Municipality offer sufficiently clear?
An offer is sufficiently determinable when the determination…
14/06/2016/by Marius RijntjesShared housing: rented out according to the rules?
Attention! As of 1 January 2017, the municipality of Amsterdam…
08/06/2016/by Ginio BeijError in splitting deed. Are the next owners protected?
Owners are protected as third parties in good faith after they…
24/03/2016/by Marius RijntjesCan a VvE ban AirBnB or Short Stay?
A previous blog has already extensively discussed the requirements…
08/03/2016/by Ginio BeijLandlord suffers damages as a result of police action against tenant. Who bears the damage?
If damage lies outside the normal social risk or the normal business…
02/03/2016/by Marius Rijntjes