20 August 2025
On second thought
The statutory reflection period when purchasing a property
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Renting residential property is a process that many of us face at some time in our lives.
For internationals, understanding the rights and obligations you have as a tenant in another country is especially difficult. GMW lawyers has a team of experts in Dutch tenancy law who can advise and support you in this regard.
Are you considering renting a home? Generally you will receive a draft rental agreement from the landlord. This will contain, amongst other things, the address, the rental price and the duration of the contract (for a specific or indeterminate period). How do you know whether the provisions are correct and have been correctly formulated? In many cases the rental contract will contain unilateral provisions which are to the landlord’s advantage. Therefore it is important for you to know what you are signing. We will be pleased to go through the rental contract with you and help you avoid conflicts in the future.
Many things can go wrong during the rental period. For example, the landlord may refuse to repair a leak. Can you hold the landlord accountable as a tenant? Can you stop making rental payments or carry out the repairs yourself and deduct the costs? Can your landlord simply terminate the lease? To avoid these sorts of questions, phone and ask for advice. We can explain what your rights are and how you can enforce these in a single telephone call without any obligation.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your tenancy issues. If you have any questions, please contact us directly using the enquiry form below or +31 (0)70 3615048. Our tenancy law lawyers will be glad to support and advise you.
GMW lawyers is happy to assist you with specialist knowledge and experience in the field of tenancy law. Please contact our team of experts for support.
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20 August 2025
On second thought
The statutory reflection period when purchasing a property
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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26 February 2025
The New ROZ Model Tenancy Agreement for Residential Property
The Council for Real Estate Affairs (ROZ) has recently published a new model tenancy agreement for residential properties.
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