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23 April 2026

Changes to The Hague Housing Regulation: apartment splitting and lodger rental

The Municipality of The Hague has adjusted its regulations with a view to creating more housing without new construction, while preserving liveability.

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16 April 2026

Operational and financial lease: what are the differences in the context of business financing?

The distinction between operational lease and financial lease is important in the context of business financing.

15 April 2026

What to consider with overtime?

Employment contracts specify the number of hours an employee works per week. However, employees may sometimes be expected to work beyond these agreed hours, especially when approaching critical deadlines.

9 April 2026

Is an employer allowed to prohibit a dog in the workplace?

Employers have what is known as a right to issue instructions. This means they are authorised to unilaterally impose rules and guidelines on employees.

30 March 2026

Who’s that girl? – Prohibited subletting and eviction

In principle, a tenant of residential accommodation is not allowed to sublet the property to another person.

30 March 2026

Help! Is my freelancer actually an employee?

That the question of whether an agreement constitutes an employment contract or a contract for services is still very much alive, was once again demonstrated this summer by two recent court rulings.

26 March 2026

The conditions for a bank guarantee to lift a seizure

Provisinal (or prejudgment) seizure of a bank account is a powerful tool for creditors to safeguard their recourse position, before a court has ruled definitively on a claim. For the party whose assets are attached, however, such attachment can be highly disruptive.

19 March 2026

I have been disinherited. What am I entitled to?

Being confronted with disinheritance can raise both emotional and legal questions. You may wonder whether you are no longer entitled to any part of the estate. Under Dutch law, the short answer is: not necessarily. In certain cases, you may still retain a statutory right to part of the estate even if you have been disinherited. Below, we explain how this works.

16 March 2026

16 March 2026: Inheritance Law Day

On Monday, 16 March 2026, it is Inheritance Law Day. To mark the occasion, you can schedule an appointment with one of the specialised lawyers at GMW lawyers during the coming week to receive free information and advice on inheritance law.