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Everything you need to know about the Rent Tribunal
Do you have a conflict with your landlord or tenant? Then you can often turn to the Rent Tribunal. This independent organization helps resolve disputes

The benefits of legal assistance in personal injury
When an accident happens to you and as a result you suffer physical or psychological injury, often a lot changes in your life. You may

How does the personal injury process work?
Have you suffered personal injury due to an accident? Then a lot is coming at you. Not only physically or emotionally, but also practically: you

Liability in case of personal injury: what you should know
If you suffer an injury due to someone else’s fault, you are entitled to compensation. This may seem straightforward, but in practice, it is often

Step-by-step Guide: Claiming Compensation for Personal Injury after an Accident
After a traffic accident, work accident or any other mishap, a lot will come your way. In addition to medical concerns and emotions, you need

Do I have the right to compensation in case of personal injury?
After a traffic accident, work accident or another mishap, many victims ask themselves the same question: Am I entitled to compensation? The answer depends on

Claiming personal injury: how does it work and what are you entitled to?
An accident causes a lot of upheaval. In addition to pain and worry, you often also have to deal with unexpected costs or lost income.

Personal injury for self-employed and entrepreneurs: loss of income and compensation
An accident never comes at a convenient time. But for self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs, an accident can hit extra hard. While employees often have continued

Work accident: what are your rights to compensation?
An accident at work often comes unexpectedly. You go to work as usual and suddenly you suffer injuries. This can have a significant impact: you

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step-by-step plan for expats with rental problems in the Netherlands
Many expats do not know exactly what steps they need to take when a problem arises with their landlord. With this overview, you know exactly

Discrimination of expats on the housing market: what are your rights?
Expats looking for a place to live in the Netherlands often find they are treated differently than Dutch tenants. They sometimes have to pay a

Expats and termination of rent: what to do in case of cancellation or eviction
Many expats in the Netherlands find themselves dealing with termination of their rental contract. Sometimes, the landlord suddenly announces that the property needs to be

Tenant protection for expats: the same rights as Dutch tenants
Many expats who rent a home in the Netherlands, think they have fewer rights than Dutch tenants. Landlords and real estate agents sometimes consciously give

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