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Real Estate Law
Property law expertise for owners, landlords, and investors
Overview
Real estate law governs property transactions, rental relationships, and property development. Whether you’re buying commercial property, managing rental properties, or dealing with tenant disputes, understanding Dutch real estate law protects your interests.
At Law & More, we advise both landlords and tenants, property buyers and sellers, and developers on all real estate matters. Our real estate lawyers handle property transactions, rental agreements, evictions, and commercial real estate development.
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What We Do
Property Transactions
Rental Agreements
Evictions
Commercial Leases
Property Development
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Due diligence for property purchases
Deposit disputes
Why Choose Law & More
Represent both landlords and tenants
Experience with commercial and residential property
Fast eviction proceedings when needed
Thorough due diligence for property purchases
Multilingual service for international investors
Key Legal Terms
Important terminology explained in plain language
Rental Agreement (Huurovereenkomst)
A contract between landlord and tenant setting out the terms of property rental. Must comply with Dutch rental law which provides significant tenant protections.
Eviction (Ontruiming)
The legal process of removing a tenant from a property. Requires a court order in the Netherlands - self-help eviction is illegal. Process typically takes 4-8 months for contested cases.
Security Deposit (Waarborgsom)
Money paid by a tenant as security for rent and property condition, typically 1-3 months' rent. Can only be used for unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Purchase Agreement (Koopovereenkomst)
The preliminary contract for property purchase. Buyers have a 3-day cooling-off period. Typically followed by a 10% deposit and building inspection before notarial transfer.
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