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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.
Use the filters to read by area of law: personal injury, employment law, tenancy law, insurance law, business law, family law, criminal law and administrative law. If your own situation is not covered, or you want to know what an article means for your case, contact us for an initial assessment.
To claim personal injury compensation you must establish liability, damage and a causal link (Article 6:162 of the Dutch Civil
An accident never comes at a convenient time. But for the self-employed and entrepreneurs, an accident can hit especially hard.
An accident at work often happens unexpectedly. You just go to work and suddenly you sustain an injury. That can
After an accident or injury, the first question is often: “How much compensation can I get?”. The answer is not
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. A leaking roof, persistent mold or a broken
Many entrepreneurs who rent a shop, office, or hospitality business sooner or later have to deal with the landlord’s renovation
When a company goes bankrupt, this has major consequences for ongoing contracts, including the lease agreement for the business premises.
Many entrepreneurs rent business premises for their shop, restaurant or office. But what happens if you temporarily cannot pay the
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. Many entrepreneurs who rent a business premises wonder
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. As an entrepreneur, you can rent commercial premises
In the Netherlands, a letting agent generally cannot charge a private tenant a brokerage fee for a property when the
If you are married to or the registered partner of the tenant, you are a co-tenant by operation of law
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. Many expats in the Netherlands pay a high
Many expats rent a property in the Netherlands via a short stay contract. This seems convenient, as it is flexible
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. Many expats are not sure what steps to
As an expat renting in the Netherlands you have exactly the same rights as a Dutch tenant: being an expat
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. Expats looking for housing in the Netherlands often
Many expats who rent a home in the Netherlands believe that they have fewer rights than Dutch tenants. Landlords and
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. Does your temporary contract really end? Check it
Many expats who rent a home in the Netherlands, in addition to the rent, they also pay service costs. These
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. Renting a home in the Netherlands as an
Discrimination and inequality: may expats be charged a higher security deposit than Dutch nationals?
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. Expats who rent a home in the Netherlands
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. Many expats return to their homeland or move
For general information, see Government of the Netherlands information on rented housing. For many expats, the Dutch rental market is