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In this knowledge base our lawyers explain how Dutch law works in practice: when you are entitled to compensation, which time limits apply, and what an insurer, employer or landlord may and may not ask of you. Each article answers one concrete question and names the statutory provisions it rests on, so you can check the basis for yourself.
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This article explains the rules under Dutch law, which apply to residential property rented in the Netherlands. If you rent
Many private individuals and entrepreneurs who receive a letter from a collection agency or bailiff are especially shocked by the
Once liability is established, the liable party's insurer must pay the reasonable costs of establishing the claim and obtaining payment
Written by Ömür Arslan, attorney at Arslan Advocaten. Registered in the legal practice areas register of the Netherlands Bar for
After an accident with injuries, many people wonder: what exactly does a personal injury lawyer do? Is it only someone
A settlement agreement (VSO) often concerns more than just the severance payment and end date. Provisions such as the non-compete
A fraud registration with a bank or insurer can have far-reaching consequences. You cannot take out a new insurance policy,
An employer may decide to terminate the business or be faced with bankruptcy. In both cases, dismissal for employees may
A dental or oral surgery treatment often seems like a routine procedure, but it can have serious consequences if something
Each year, many tenants in the Netherlands face a rent increase. Sometimes this seems self-evident, but did you know that
If you are injured as a cyclist, pedestrian or moped rider in a collision with a motor vehicle, the vehicle's
Were you hit by a driver who failed to stop, or by someone who turned out to be uninsured? In
When you receive a settlement agreement (VSO), the severance payment plays a crucial role. Often it includes the transition payment
If the landlord does not return your deposit after the tenancy has ended, the safe route starts with evidence and
An insurer cannot suspend cover in every situation without further steps. For an unpaid renewal premium, a proper payment demand
Many employees with a temporary contract think that they are not entitled to severance pay when their contract ends prematurely.
A non-compete clause or non-solicitation clause can have major consequences for both employers and employees. Employers want to protect their
Written by Onur Arslan, attorney at Arslan Advocaten. Registered in the legal practice areas register of the Netherlands Bar for
An entry in the CIS-register can have major consequences. Think of not being able to take out insurance, being refused
When you have a dispute with a bank, insurer, or financial advisor, it can have major consequences. Perhaps your compensation
Many expats think their tenancy in the Netherlands can be ended the moment the landlord wants. Fortunately that is not
If your landlord gives notice, the tenancy does not end by itself. Unless you consent in writing, the lease remains
What do you need to know? You are suspected of a criminal offense and wonder how much a criminal defence