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Compensation for non-material damage in Dutch real estate and tenancy law

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.

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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.

20 August 2025

On second thought

The statutory reflection period when purchasing a property

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.

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.

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.

1 July 2025

Have you ever seen the rain?

Non-conformity, hidden defects and leaks

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.

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.

3 March 2025

Temporary rental of residential property

Since July 1, 2024, the Fixed-Term Tenancy Act has come into effect. Previously, it was possible to enter into a temporary rental agreement with any tenant, but as of July 1, 2024, the standard rule is that tenancy agreements are entered into for an indefinite period, with all the associated consequences. However, several exceptions still exist. This article highlights the most important ones.