26 March 2026
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.
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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.
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28 July 2025
The sound of silence: Noise nuisance as a hidden defect
Many people experience noise nuisance. This can range from neighbours partying late into the night to constant traffic or construction noise.
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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.
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8 July 2025
Maintenance of rental property: tenant or landlord responsible?
In principle, the landlord is responsible for the maintenance of a rental property. However, there is an exception to this rule. A distinction can be made between major and minor maintenance.
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1 July 2025
Have you ever seen the rain?
Non-conformity, hidden defects and leaks
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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.
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21 May 2025
Fair sale of land by local authorities: Didam II clarifies the rules
In November 2024, the Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) provided further clarity on the sale of scarce land by public authorities. What does this mean for municipalities and market parties?
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23 April 2025
Neighbour, what are you doing?
A property owner or occupier may, in certain circumstances, be required to temporarily allow another person to use their home or land if this is necessary for work to be carried out on the other party’s property.
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16 April 2025
Termination of Tenancy Agreements
The termination of a contract is an important legal tool for ending an agreement. In this article, we take a closer look at the termination of tenancy agreements, as special statutory rules apply to rental contracts.
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