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Bij Van Diepen Van der Kroef begrijpen we de complexiteit van de vastgoed- en bouwsector. Wij zijn een vertrouwde juridische partner voor degenen die actief zijn in de vastgoed- en bouwwereld.
Ons toegewijde team van circa 20 vastgoed- en bouwrechtadvocaten bestaat uitsluitend uit specialisten. Wij begeleiden bij het opstellen van overeenkomsten en adviseren over (dreigende) geschillen. Zowel civiele procedures bij de rechter als met arbitrageprocedures, bij zowel bij de Raad van Arbitrage in bouwgeschillen als bij het NAI.
Wij kunnen u ook uitstekend adviseren in het huurrecht. Weigert uw verhuurder gebreken te herstellen en wilt u herstel en huurprijsvermindering? Betaalt uw huurder de huur niet meer en wilt u de huurovereenkomst beëindigen en het gehuurde ontruimen? Is de huurprijs voor uw winkelruimte of restaurant nog wel marktconform? Wilt u een ander in uw plaats stellen? Wij begrijpen uw belangen en kennen de wegen om uw doelen te bereiken.
Onze expertise gaat verder dan alleen het civielrechtelijk vastgoed en bouw. We bieden ook uitgebreide ondersteuning op het gebied van bestuursrecht (omgevingsvergunningen).
Door de omvang van ons team en doordat we werken vanuit verschillende vestigingen is er altijd wel een advocaat te vinden die past bij uw zaak qua expertise of werkgebied. We denken niet alleen juridisch, maar bieden vooral praktische oplossingen op maat en denken strategisch met u mee. Neem vandaag nog contact met ons op en ontdek hoe wij u kunnen helpen uw doelen te bereiken.
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Heeft u juridisch advies nodig? Wij helpen u graag. Neem contact op met een van onze advocaten gespecialiseerd in vastgoed en huurrecht.
As we understand the complexity of the real estate and construction sectors, Van Diepen Van der Kroef is a trusted legal partner for those operating in the real estate and construction world.
Our dedicated team of around 20 real estate and construction lawyers consists exclusively of specialists. We assist in drafting agreements and advising on actual and impending disputes - in both civil proceedings in court and arbitration proceedings, before both the Arbitration Board for the Building Industry and the NAI.
We are also in an excellent position to advise you on tenancy law. A landlord may be refusing to repair defects and you may be seeking repairs and a rent reduction. Your tenant may have stopped paying the rent and you may want to terminate the lease and have the leased property vacated. You may wonder whether the rent for your retail space or restaurant is still in line with the market. Or you may want to be substituted by another party. We understand your interests and know how to achieve your goals.
Our expertise goes beyond civil law real estate and construction. We also offer comprehensive support in the field of administrative law (environmental permits).
Due to the size of our team and because we work from different offices, there is always a lawyer who has the right expertise or field of work for your case. We not only consider the legal aspects, but, above all, we offer practical, tailor-made solutions and contribute to your strategic discussions. Contact us today and find out how we can help you achieve your goals.
Do you need legal advice? We would be delighted to help. Contact one of our lawyers who specialise in real estate and tenancy law.
Les transactions et les litiges dans le domaine du droit immobilier et du droit de la location impliquent généralement de nombreuses législations complexes.
Il est indispensable d’être bien conseillé, les avocats de Van Diepen Van der Kroef entretiennent des connexions étroites avec des agents immobiliers, des notaires et des chefs de projets. Nos avocats possèdent des connaissances solides et actualisées non seulement dans ce domaine juridique, mais aussi sur le marché local, les parties impliquées et les pratiques.
Nous assistons notamment les sociétés de développement de projets, les entreprises de construction, les sous-traitants, les donneurs d’ordre, les syndicats de copropriété, les propriétaires immobiliers, les agents immobiliers, les gestionnaires, les communes et les particuliers
Nous disposons de connaissances spécialisées et d’expérience, entre autres dans les domaines suivants :
Vous avez des questions sur le droit néerlandais immobilier et locatif ? N’hésitez pas à contacter Maître Wiebke Bonnet-Vogler, Avocate.
The golden rule for additional work, recently confirmed by the Supreme Court, is that the contractor must always immediately inform the client that the additional work will result in an additional payment. Failure to do so risks forfeiting your right to additional payment (the Supreme Court is very strict about this). According to the Supreme Court, it's not so much a requirement to immediately state the exact amount of the additional payment; what matters, according to the Supreme Court, is that the client is immediately aware that the additional work will result in an additional payment.
In other words, as soon as you're faced with additional work, it's crucial to immediately inform the client that you'll need to pay (and, for example, indicate that you'll inform the client later). We strongly recommend that you also do this in writing. Otherwise, this can potentially lead to evidentiary problems; if you only provide verbal notification, it will be more difficult to prove that you gave the correct signal.
It is important to inform the contractor as thoroughly and promptly as possible of any errors they have made or for which they are responsible. If the contractor has not yet completed the work, the risk lies with them. If the work has been completed but the maintenance period is still in effect, the contractor is obligated to repair these defects at their own expense. If the work has been completed and the maintenance period has expired, the client bears the risk, unless there are hidden defects or a warranty has been issued for the work.
Upon notification, the contractor must be granted a reasonable period to remedy the defects. The length of the period for performance depends on the circumstances. A relevant circumstance is the time the debtor had to prepare before the notice. Article 7:761, paragraph 1, of the Dutch Civil Code stipulates that any legal action based on a defect in the completed work lapses two years after the client protested. It is possible to interrupt (i.e., extend) this period. If the UAV 2012 applies to the construction contract, paragraph 12, for hidden defects, stipulates that the client's legal action is inadmissible if it is initiated after five years from the date of completion, or, in the case of a maintenance period, the day after the expiry of that period. This is a forfeiture clause and, unlike a limitation period, cannot be interrupted. Forfeiture periods are applied by the court ex officio. This means that regardless of whether the contractor invokes a limitation period, the court itself will assess whether that limitation period applies. It is therefore important to monitor the deadlines closely and respond appropriately.
We often find that a claim can also be made against the client's insurer. Consider, for example, buildings and contents insurance in the event of leaks. Whether this is possible depends on the policy terms.
We often find that a claim can also be made against the client's insurer. Consider, for example, buildings and contents insurance in the event of leaks. Whether this is possible depends on the policy terms.
The UAV 2012 stands for the Uniform Administrative Conditions for the Execution of Works and Technical Installation Works 2012. This is a standard set of administrative conditions widely used in the Netherlands for often larger, more complex construction projects. The UAV 2012 regulates the legal relationships between clients and contractors in construction projects.
The UAV 2012 contains provisions on a wide range of topics, such as the execution of the work, the obligations of the contractor and the client, changes to the work, additional work and reduced work, delivery, and disputes. These conditions are intended to provide a clear and balanced framework for the execution of construction projects, clearly defining the rights and obligations of both parties. The UAV 2012 is frequently used by government bodies and in the private sector and replaces earlier versions, such as the UAV 1989.
It's important to know what is being rented and for how long. A rental car or vacation home that is rented for a "fixed period" (for example, one week) doesn't need to be canceled. Such a rental agreement ends when the agreed-upon period expires. However, if you rent the rental car or vacation home for an "indefinite period," the rental agreement must be canceled.
Specific legal rules apply to built properties such as homes, retail spaces (including cafes and restaurants), and offices/other commercial spaces. The basic principle is that the lease agreement for a built property must be terminated, observing a statutory or contractual notice period.
For independent residences and retail spaces rented for less than two years, and for shared residences (rooms) rented for less than five years, there are (currently) some exceptions for the landlord: they are only required to inform the tenant that the lease will not be continued. The tenant is always required to terminate such a lease.
Furthermore, landlords of residential and commercial properties can only terminate the lease if a legally stipulated ground for termination applies. Examples include poor tenancy, urgent personal use, or the implementation of a zoning plan.
Notice of termination is not required if the tenant and landlord terminate the lease agreement by mutual consent.
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