Articles about Contracts
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
Loan agreement between Heusden and Haarsteeg: what you can learn from it
Contracts
January 16, 2019
A loan agreement is a written contract in which you record that you are lending money, under what conditions this occurs, and how it is repaid. Anyone who lends money to a family member, friend...
Contract with contractor: ask for the insurance!
Contracts
January 14, 2019
As a client, do you want to be certain that you can recover damages? Then do not merely require the contractor to *have* business liability insurance, but have him provide a copy before signing...
Commercial space lease: don't forget to apply indexation
Contracts
January 10, 2019
No, the annual indexation of the rent for commercial premises is not an automatic process that you can simply forget – but if you forget it as a landlord, then you forfeit your right...
Ensure that the contracting party understands the content of the contract
Contracts
January 9, 2019
A contract is only truly effective if the other party also understands what they are signing. If the contracting party does not understand the content, the risk of disputes, non-performance, and litigation increases. And...
Transition to a lower position: always put the agreements in writing
Contracts
January 7, 2019
A loan agreement is a written contract in which you record that you are lending money, under what conditions this occurs, and how it is repaid. Anyone who lends money to a family member, friend...
Tenant not allowed to rent out via Airbnb: concrete ban necessary
Contracts
January 3, 2019
A tenant is not allowed to simply rent out or sublet via Airbnb, but a general ban on subletting is often not enough. Landlords who really... tourist rentals via platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo...
Too many agreements still do not contain a confidentiality clause
Employment Matters
31 December 2018
Yes, a confidentiality clause is advisable in virtually every employment and collaboration agreement. Even without a clause, an employee may not disclose confidential information, but with a written confidentiality clause...
There is more risk in a long-term agreement than one might think
Contracts
December 24, 2018
A long-term agreement often entails more legal risk than entrepreneurs suspect. The greatest danger lies not in the collaboration itself, but in what is not in writing:...
The final discharge clause in the settlement agreement: not as complete as it seems
Contracts
December 19, 2018
A final discharge clause is less absolute than many entrepreneurs think. It ensures that, after a settlement agreement, the parties no longer have any reciprocal claims against each other, but only for...