Caution: an agreement is more than its name
The name of a contract is not decisive: a judge or the Tax Authorities look at what actually happens, not at the heading on the document. If you call an agreement...
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Buying a domain name? Always opt for a purchase agreement
Do you want to acquire a domain name from another holder? Always record the transfer in a written purchase agreement. A verbal agreement or a casual email offers insufficient legal basis:...
Thirty days is not a month: be careful with payment reminders
No, “thirty days” and “one month” are not legally the same. If the law or your own terms and conditions stipulate a term of “one month”, you do not cover that with...
Rising energy bills in 2019: the time to raise prices?
Yes, in most cases you are allowed to raise your prices when your costs rise, for example due to a higher energy bill, higher purchasing costs, or inflation. For one-off sales, you are in principle...
Loan agreement between Heusden and Haarsteeg: what you can learn from it
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!
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
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
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
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
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...
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