Lease law
Lease law distinguishes different lease regimes. Housing accommodation, Retail (including shops and hotels), Offices and other business accommodation. It is true that thanks to the so-called ROZ templates the lease agreements for offices, retail and residential properties are highly standardised, but the legal framework differs a lot per lease regime and the voluminous case law is often very casuistic. Making a difference in this area requires experience and knowledge. Our lease law team has this knowledge and experience.
Our expertise
Naturally, we are more than well acquainted with the various legal regimes as well as the model agreements from the Dutch Real Estate Council (ROZ) and any desired additions and exceptions thereto, depending on the position as lessor or tenant. We have also broad experience with mixed agreements, such as franchise and lease. Because we are frequently involved in all kind of lease disputes and publish articles about recent developments, we are continuously working on our specialized knowledge in this area.
What we do
Our daily practice includes drafting and negotiating lease contracts for offices, shops, hotels, restaurants, parking garages and any other commercial premises. We also regularly advise on renovation projects and other recurring questions such as: cancellation and termination of lease agreements, eviction proceedings, defects, subletting, substitution, rent reviews and service costs disputes. We usually find a practical solution for every matter, but we also do not shy away from taking matters to litigation or arbitration.
We are experts in
Lease law for retail spaces (7:290 BW) / Lease law for offices and other business spaces (7: 230a BW) / Lease law for housing accommodation / Hire purchase / Rent regulation / Administrative and zoning law / Public Housing.
Market recognition
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Construction - Ranked
Focusing on construction, procurement, architecture and property development, Kennedy Van der Laan’s practice covers a range of real estate and construction projects. Expanding its focus on sustainability and circular building, the practice, led by Richard-Jan Roks, is active in tendering, design and construction and post-construction disputes, as well as acquisition, leasing and property management. Roks is focused on construction and EU procurement law, specifically in the healthcare sector.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Testimonials
- 'Straight forward, down to earth, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Real estate - Ranked
The team at Kennedy Van der Laan covers the life cycle of real estate, including zoning and planning, development and construction, as well as property investment and management, with an increasing focus on circular building and sustainability matters. The team is led by Richard-Jan Roks.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Other key lawyers
Testimonials
- 'Exceptionally pleasant cooperation with Kennedy Van der Laan. They have continuously assisted us in an acquisition in which hundreds of leases and building agreements had to be replaced. Speed, punctuality and the search for creative solutions immediately come to mind when I think of Kennedy Van der Laan.’
- ‘The personal approach and solution-oriented approach lead to a solution without litigation and going to court.’
- ‘Wide range of experts in real estate related business available.’
- ‘Eline Goemans is very client orientated; very responsive and great availability; excellent collaboration.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Real estate - Ranked
The team at Kennedy Van der Laan covers the life cycle of real estate, including zoning and planning, development and construction, as well as property investment and management, with an increasing focus on circular building and sustainability matters. The team is led by Richard-Jan Roks.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Other key lawyers
Testimonials
- 'Exceptionally pleasant cooperation with Kennedy Van der Laan. They have continuously assisted us in an acquisition in which hundreds of leases and building agreements had to be replaced. Speed, punctuality and the search for creative solutions immediately come to mind when I think of Kennedy Van der Laan.’
- ‘The personal approach and solution-oriented approach lead to a solution without litigation and going to court.’
- ‘Wide range of experts in real estate related business available.’
- ‘Eline Goemans is very client orientated; very responsive and great availability; excellent collaboration.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Construction - Ranked
Focusing on construction, procurement, architecture and property development, Kennedy Van der Laan’s practice covers a range of real estate and construction projects. Expanding its focus on sustainability and circular building, the practice, led by Richard-Jan Roks, is active in tendering, design and construction and post-construction disputes, as well as acquisition, leasing and property management. Roks is focused on construction and EU procurement law, specifically in the healthcare sector.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Testimonials
- 'Straight forward, down to earth, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’
