Unpaid hours: what can you do?

Unpaid hours: what can you do?

Many young people recognize this problem: you’ve worked, but not all hours have been paid. Sometimes it’s a few hours, sometimes systematically missed shifts, breaks being deducted, or “extra” work...

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Parental Authority: Everything You Need to Know

Parental Authority: Everything You Need to Know

Parental authority gives parents legal responsibility for the upbringing and care of their minor children. Parental authority involves significant rights and obligations, including making decisions about the child’s residence, school...

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Free Help with Personal Injury

Free Help with Personal Injury

A collision, a workplace accident, or a dog bite can cause injury or physical symptoms, entitling you to compensation. What many people do not know, however, is that under the...

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Personal injury and household help

Personal injury and household help

When you are injured in an accident, you may be temporarily or even permanently unable to perform your household tasks. This can range from cleaning to doing the shopping. If...

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Accident with a Foreign Vehicle

Accident with a Foreign Vehicle

Have you been hit by a motor vehicle from another country within the European Union in the Netherlands or abroad? Fortunately, all vehicles within the EU are obliged to be...

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Workplace Accident: What Now?

Workplace Accident: What Now?

  In short: Employers must take all possible measures to prevent workplace accidents. If liable, the employer must compensate the employee for personal injury. Traffic accidents during working hours can...

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Lawyers with fighting spirit

Lawyers with fighting spirit

Arslan & Arslan Advocaten is an ambitious full-service law firm with offices in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam. We also have a visiting location in Eindhoven. We are perhaps best...

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Immediate dismissal

Immediate dismissal

Summary dismissal is a termination for an urgent reason, in which the employment contract is terminated immediately. In such cases, the employer does not need permission from the UWV. However,...

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Whiplash

Whiplash

Car accidents can often have unpleasant consequences. A whiplash is a common injury to the neck and/or back as a result of an accident. In such cases, the head makes...

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Criminal law specialists

Criminal law specialists

Yesterday, after an intensive and instructive year, Melanie Schulpen successfully completed the specialization program of the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology. As of today, she may officially...

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From now on also in Amsterdam!

From now on also in Amsterdam!

After opening offices in The Hague, Rotterdam and a visiting location in Eindhoven, we now also have a branch in Amsterdam due to the growing demand from the Amsterdam region....

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We are hiring!

We are hiring!

Have you completed the (HBO/WO) degree program in Law, SJD or MER and would you like to work at an ambitious and young firm? Then we would be happy to...

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In court, now what?

In court, now what?

No one hopes or expects to need the legal assistance of a criminal lawyer. Unfortunately, you don’t always have control over what comes your way. Should it be necessary, the...

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Don’t be fooled

Don’t be fooled

In administrative law, decisions of the government are central. Government decisions can have far- reaching consequences for you. It is very important that you take immediate action if you disagree...

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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 […]

Substitution in commercial premises: what are your rights as a tenant?

As an entrepreneur, you can rent commercial premises in the Netherlands. But what happens if you want to transfer your business, for example by selling it or closing it? In that case, tenant substitution be a solution. The tenancy law lawyers at Arslan Advocaten explain what tenant substitution entails, how it works legally, and when […]

Expats and letting agencies: which fees are prohibited?

Many expats rent a home in the Netherlands through a real estate agent or letting agency. Often, in addition to the rent and deposit, they also have to pay extra fees, such as “administration fees”, “contract fees” or even “agency fees”. But note: a large part of these fees is illegal. The tenancy law lawyers […]

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 price check at the Rent Tribunal

Many expats in the Netherlands pay a high rent for their home. Often they don’t know that the rent can be assessed by the Rent Tribunal. This is an independent body that determines whether the rent is fair and reasonable. The tenancy law lawyers at 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 […]

Step-by-step guide for expats with rental issues in the Netherlands

Many expats are not sure what steps to take when a problem arises with their landlord. With this overview you will know exactly what to do. 1. Check your contract Read the rental agreement carefully. Pay particular attention to provisions about the deposit, service charges, and the end date. Ask for an English version if […]

Discrimination against expats in the housing market: what are your rights?

Expats looking for housing in the Netherlands often find that they are treated differently than Dutch tenants. They sometimes have to pay a higher deposit, face stricter conditions, or are even refused. This can be seen as discrimination in the housing market, which is prohibited in the Netherlands. The tenancy law attorneys at Arslan Advocaten […]

Tenant protection for expats: the same rights as Dutch tenants

Many expats who rent a home in the Netherlands believe that they have fewer rights than Dutch tenants. Landlords and real estate agents sometimes deliberately create that impression, for example by saying that expats “don’t have any tenancy protection anyway.” That is not correct. The tenancy law attorneys at Arslan Advocaten explain which rights expats […]

Expats and temporary rental contracts: pitfalls and rights

Many expats in the Netherlands rent a property with a temporary lease. Landlords and brokers often use this form of contract to maintain flexibility. For expats this seems logical: they usually stay in the Netherlands for only a few months or years. However, there are significant risks associated with temporary leases, especially around the deposit, […]