Renovation and rent increase in a business space: rights of tenants and landlords
Many entrepreneurs who rent a shop, office, or catering establishment will sooner or later face renovation plans by the landlord. Think about major maintenance, reconstruction or sustainability. Often the landlord wants to partly pass on the cost in the form of a rent increase. But is that allowed? The rental rights lawyers of Arslan Advocaten […]
Bankruptcy and the lease: what happens to your business premises?
When a company goes bankrupt, this has major consequences for ongoing contracts, including the lease of the business premises. But what exactly happens to the rent if the tenant goes bankrupt? And what rights and obligations do the landlord, bankruptcy trustee, and any subtenants have? The rental law lawyers at Arslan Advocates explain what the […]
Arrears and Dissolution of Business Premises
Many entrepreneurs rent a business premises for their shop, restaurant or office. But what happens if you temporarily cannot pay the rent and have a rent arrears? The consequences can be significant: the landlord can demand the dissolution of the lease and eviction of the premises. The rental law lawyers at Arslan Advocaten explain what […]
Subletting of business premises: what is and is not allowed?
Many entrepreneurs who rent a business premises wonder if they can sublet their property (partially). For instance, because they do not fully use the space or want to temporarily generate additional income. But beware: subletting business premises is legally complex and can have major consequences. The rental law lawyers from Arslan Lawyers explain what subletting […]
Home Exchange: What are your rights and what should you pay attention to?
Home exchanging can be a good solution if you are quickly looking for another home, without being on a long waiting list. Especially tenants in the social sector make use of home swapping. But it also happens in the private sector. However, there are legal hooks and eyes to home exchange. The rental law lawyers […]
Expats and Tenant Protection at Termination of Rental
Many expats think that their lease in the Netherlands can be terminated as soon as the landlord wants. Fortunately, this is not the case. In the Netherlands, there is indeed a strong tenant protection, also for expats. The rental rights lawyers of Arslan Lawyers explain what tenant protection entails, in which cases the landlord can […]
Expats and Mediation Agencies: Which Costs are Prohibited?
Many expats rent a home in the Netherlands through a real estate agent or mediation agency. Besides rent and deposit, they often have to pay extra costs such as “administrative costs”, “contract costs” or even “brokerage fees”. But be aware: a large part of these costs is unlawful. The rental law lawyers at Arslan Advocaten […]
Expats and co-tenancy: rights when partner or family comes along
Many expats do not only move to the Netherlands, but also bring their partner or family with them. Often, the question arises: does the partner also have tenant rights? And what happens if the rental contract is solely on the name of the expat? The rental lawyers of Arslan Advocates explain what co-tenancy means, when […]
Expats and rent check at the Rent Commission
Many expats in the Netherlands pay a high rent for their home. Often they do not know that the rent can be checked at the Rent Commission. This is an independent body that determines whether the rent is fair and reasonable. The tenancy lawyers from Arslan Advocaten explain how expats can request a rent check, […]
Expats and short stay contracts: Rent or hotel?
Many expats rent a property in the Netherlands via a short stay contract. This seems convenient, as it is flexible and tailored to a temporary stay. But legally speaking, there are major pitfalls with short stay. It is often the question: is this tenancy law or more of a hotel situation? The rental law lawyers […]