News: Free sector rent increases capped
Until now, it has been possible in the free rental sector to…
How far does the obligation to investigate go when purchasing a home?
We still have to deal with an overheated housing market in which…
House sharing with two people possibly forbidden?
At the beginning of this year, the Council of State issued a…
Supreme Court imposes restrictions on service charges
6Last year you could read a blog on our website about a judgment…
Essentials 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…
Essentials Dutch real estate law: The temporary lease agreement
Are you looking for a temporary home or do you just want to rent…
Essential Dutch real estate law: Buying a home
In this blog we briefly discuss the most important regulations…
Possible temporary extension of temporary rental agreements due to Corona crisis
Now that the world is plagued by the Corona virus, many people…
New rules for B & Bs in 2020 in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has experienced explosive growth in the number of bed…
A ban on holiday rentals (AirBnB)?
Since October 1, 2017, there is a reporting obligation in Amsterdam…
Rules Bed & Breakfast 2019 Amsterdam
Below you will find the most important rules for B & Bs that…
Lease agreement house: clause to the detriment of the tenant still valid
In rental law, tenants of dwellings are generally well protected.…
Home Owners’Association (VVE): How to have a VvE decision annulled in time
If an individual VvE member cannot agree with a VvE decision,…
Squatting: What are the rules?
Because of the group WE ARE HERE, the phenomenon of squatting…
Student nuisance: Municipality has to withdraw permission for a roof terrace
Recently we discussed another case in which the owner of a roof…
Roof terrace may remain despite lack of permit
An owner of a roof terrace had to remove her roof terrace from…
Owners Association (VvE): Owner of crawl space by statute of limitations?
Earlier we discussed the situation in which an apartment owner…
Sale of property: cooling-off period for the seller
When you are selling a house, a private buyer is given a three-day…
Purchase of property: what if it stinks?
You finally bought your dream house, but soon the house turns…
Holiday rental (AirBnB): Judge moderates fines, minister wants to increase fines
Holiday home rentals in the Netherlands continue to be very busy,…
Penalty clauses in housing rental contract
In 2013, a ruling of the European Court of Justice revealed that…
Service 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…
Neighbourhood law: legal construction of roof terrace by statute of limitations
A roof terrace. Almost everyone wants to have one, but almost…
Easement: withdrawal for lack of interest
In the event of a waiver of easement due to lack of interest,…
Termination of rental agreement due to urgent own use
Tenants of residential property generally enjoy considerable…
Apartment law: Nuisance caused by room rental
Unfortunately, neighbors and nuisance often turn out to be a…
The hotel policy in the four major cities
For years cities were fighting to attract tourists, nowadays…
Realtors in the Netherlands must not apply double standards
The Supreme Court recently ruled that an NVM broker (NVM is the…
Rent Business premises: Substitution at 7:290 BW business premises
If a company wants to sell its business, it usually has an interest…
Lease 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…
Business space rental: Deviating terms for retail and catering premises
Tenants of medium-sized business premises (7:290 BW) enjoy more…
Watch out for the age clause in sale purchase agreements
More and more house sellers are including a so-called 'age clause'…
Landlord misses out on rent review after renovation of property
An owner of a retail property has his property rebuilt, which…
Owner’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…
Waiver of legal protection. Claim null and void?
This question was recently raised in a case before the District…
Licensing requirement for Bed & Breakfasts in Amsterdam
The battle that the municipality of Amsterdam is waging against…
Lost property due to statute of limitations: right to compensation or return?
The Supreme Court issued a judgment in 2017, in which it was…
INTRODUCTION OF 30-DAY RULE HOLIDAY RENTAL AMSTERDAM
It is a done deal, the board in Amsterdam has decided to reduce…
LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT OF FUNCTIONS OF THE OWNERS ASSOCIATION (VvE) effective 1 January 2018
On 1 January 2018, the Improvement of the Functioning of Owners'…
Living 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…
Pitfalls in case of a temporary rental contract
the introduction of the “Wet Doorstroming Huurmarkt”, it…
Prince Bernhard can get hefty fines
Recently, reports have appeared in the media (see here) that…
Does Rent goes before Purchase even when part of the leased plot is transferred?
If splitting the lease leads to a sensible result, transferring…
Fine for vacancy in Amsterdam, how does it work?
It has been possible for some time that owners of office buildings…
Dissatisfied with Owners Association (VvE)-manager? There is something you can do.
In my practice, I come across it regularly. Complaints about…
Duty of care mediator. Control tenant. Damage due to loss of rent?
This question was recently raised in a case before the Arnhem-Leeuwarden…
Indexing rent afterwards, is that okay?
Many (standard) leases include an indexation clause. This means…
Is 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…
From the practice of M2 Advocaten: VvE law
It sometimes happens that a new owner presents himself within…
Airbnb agreement with Amsterdam
Last Thursday, Airbnb agreed to modify its website. The update…
To be or not to Airbnb? Enforcement in Amsterdam
Previous blogs discussed what is enforced when it comes to B&B's.
But…
But…
Realtor statement. Client bound? Infringement of duty of care?
These questions were recently raised in a case before the Court…
Suspension of rent due to defects? Tenant watch out!
In practice it happens regularly. A tenant who is fed up with…
Fine on illegal hotels in residences increased
Earlier in this blog we discussed when you, as a resident of…
Inheritance. Municipality offer sufficiently clear?
An offer is sufficiently determinable when the determination…
Shared housing: rented out according to the rules?
Attention! As of 1 January 2017, the municipality of Amsterdam…
Error in splitting deed. Are the next owners protected?
Owners are protected as third parties in good faith after they…
Can a VvE ban AirBnB or Short Stay?
A previous blog has already extensively discussed the requirements…
Landlord 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…
