Blogs by 'Zoë Ris'

6 November 2025

The second opinion procedure in appeal

Since 2013, the Court of Appeal in The Hague has offered the second opinion procedure in appeal cases. This procedure aims to provide parties with a faster and less expensive reassessment of their case, as an alternative to the regular appeal procedure. This article discusses the legal basis, process, and the (dis)advantages of the procedure.

17 September 2025

Rent increase following the sustainability upgrade of a property

More and more property owners are becoming aware of the need to make their homes more sustainable. There are various sustainability measures they can take.

6 August 2025

Amendment of contracts

In contract law, the principle of pacta sunt servanda applies. This Latin phrase means that agreements must generally be fulfilled. Although this rule is not explicitly stated in the law, it forms the basis for the legal obligations arising from contracts.

22 July 2025

Statutory cooling-off period when purchasing a home

Purchasing a home is, for many people, one of the most significant financial decisions they will ever make. It involves many considerations, and not everyone has the time or opportunity to fully inform themselves about the intended purchase.

18 June 2025

Transfer of Risk in the Sale or Purchase of a Property

The sale or purchase of a property is a complex process involving legal elements.

26 February 2025

The New ROZ Model Tenancy Agreement for Residential Property

The Council for Real Estate Affairs (ROZ) has recently published a new model tenancy agreement for residential properties.

19 February 2025

Nuisance caused by tenants: what can a housing corporation do?

It is not uncommon for tenants to cause nuisance, such as noise nuisance due to loud music or shouting coming from the leased property, or odour nuisance due to an unclean property or garden. In such cases, it is crucial that landlords respond appropriately to reports of nuisance, especially when the landlord is a housing corporation that also rents to the affected neighbors.

28 October 2024

The written requirement when buying a property

When a residential property is sold, this can be done verbally or in writing. If the parties agree on the so-called 'essentials' of the purchase, such as the price and the object, then they are in principle bound to the purchase. However, for a private buyer, there is a written requirement that stipulates that the buyer is only bound to the purchase when it is documented in writing.