Blogs by 'Glenn Kerver'

10 June 2021

Don’t forget the Passenger Damage Insurance

“I did not give way and my car was hit by a truck. It was my fault, but my co-passenger and I suffered serious injuries. Is it still possible to receive compensation for the personal injury resulting from this accident?” In this blog, I answer this question.

23 September 2020

Tenancy agreements 2020 – know your rights

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, Dutch law applies to renting accommodation.

6 July 2020

Property defects & liability

It is common for buyers to discover defects after purchasing a property.

25 May 2020

Cabinet announces new measures for rental in the private sector: summary of the 4 most important points

The housing market for non-liberalised rental in the Netherlands (also known as “social rental housing”) has been regulated by the government for many years.

20 May 2020

Havoc in The Hague: Housing Regulation 2019 (update)

A change to property rental laws in The Hague is causing chaos and confusion for housing associations, real estate agents, real estate investors, landlords and tenants.

23 April 2020

Temporary law to extend fixed-term leases: a solution for landlords and tenants during the corona crisis

Prior to the corona crisis, Dutch tenancy law did not in principle offer landlords of residential properties the opportunity to extend a fixed-term (temporary) lease without this being legally regarded as a lease for an indefinite period.

4 December 2019

So you bought a house with defects – what now?

It is your worst-case scenario: you bought a property in the Netherlands - but after you signed the purchase agreement, you discovered there are defects.

6 November 2019

Has the registered letter become obsolete?

In times when we are increasingly using our mobile phone or computer, sending a registered letter may seem old-fashioned and expensive.

24 September 2018

How to get justice for a personal injury in the Netherlands

Every year, thousands of people suffer personal injuries, yet relatively few of them take legal action against the person who caused their suffering.