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1 October 2026

Nuisance caused by tenants: what is the role of the landlord?

This article takes a closer look at the responsibilities of a landlord in the event of nuisance, the approach the landlord can take, and the measures the landlord can adopt. See also: five useful tips.

18 August 2026

Termination of a commercial lease due to urgent own use

To successfully rely on the termination ground of urgent own use (Article 7:296(1)(b) of the Dutch Civil Code), the landlord of 7:290 BW business premises (including hospitality and retail premises) must make it sufficiently plausible that they intend to take the leased property into urgent, personal, and durable use.

23 July 2026

The Affordable Rent Act in brief

Earlier, we published a blog post about the then unimplemented Affordable Rent Act. Before the Act entered into force on 1 July 2024, it attracted considerable criticism, including from landlord organisations, De Nederlandsche Bank, the Council of State and the Netherlands Bar Association. That criticism still stands after years.

15 June 2026

The ’diplomatic clause’ in rental contracts, a way in or a way out?

Whilst most words deriving from ’diplomacy’ are buzzwords evoking immunity and exemptions applicable to a chosen few, there is at least one usage that makes reference to duties rather than privileges.

4 June 2026

When may a landlord enter a rented dwelling?

A question we often receive: “May I enter the property I have rented out without the tenant’s permission?” Landlords naturally want to know whether their property is being properly maintained and whether the tenant is using it in accordance with the agreed terms.

27 May 2026

The rights of the child in eviction proceedings involving a residential property

On 28 November 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court answered preliminary questions regarding the role of children’s rights in claims seeking the eviction of a rented property. This article discusses the background to these questions, the key considerations of the Supreme Court and the consequences for legal practice.

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.

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.

20 November 2025

Can you claim compensation for non-material damage under Dutch real estate and tenancy law?

In recent years, we have received an increasing number of questions about compensation for non-material (immaterial) damage. Expats in particular are often used to the idea that, alongside compensation for material loss, there is also scope for compensation for more abstract harm, such as anxiety, distress, or impact on private life.