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Duty to Mitigate Damages in Personal Injury Compensation
The duty to mitigate damages (Article 6:96 of the Dutch Civil Code) requires victims to minimize harm. Failure to comply may result in a reduction of compensation, with examples including skipping rehabilitation.
Evidence in Non-Economic Damage Claims
Learn which evidence is crucial for non-economic damage claims: medical reports, witness statements, and demonstrating causality.
Burden of Proof and Limitation Periods under Rome II in International Personal Injury Claims
Under Rome II, the burden of proof and limitation periods follow substantive law. Differences between countries are crucial for successful international personal injury claims.
Annulment of Adoption: Difference from Revocation in the Dutch Civil Code
Annulment invalidates adoption from the outset (due to formal defects), whereas revocation dissolves it later. Differences in grounds, time limits, and retroactive effect are crucial for petitioners.
Security Deposit and Indexation: Adjustment for Inflation and Rent Increase
Learn the rules for indexation of the security deposit to inflation: calculation, procedure, and maximum limits according to the Dutch Civil Code (BW) and CPI.
Brussels I-bis and the Recognition of Judgments Following Rome II Claims
Brussels I-bis governs jurisdiction and the recognition of judgments in Rome II personal injury cases. Automatic enforcement within the EU simplifies cross-border claims.
Liability for Psychological Harm to Third Parties
Psychological harm to third parties: conditions, case law, and claims for affection damage or shock damage.
Temporary Contracts and Termination: Specific Rules for Temporary Rental Law
Explore termination in temporary rental agreements (Article 7:232 of the Dutch Civil Code). Differences from permanent rentals, conversion rights, and abuse prevention for starters and vacancy situations.
Rent Disputes Committee: Alternative to Termination Procedure for Rental Agreements
The Rent Disputes Committee as an alternative to termination (Article 7:251 of the Dutch Civil Code). Binding advice for disputes regarding rent prices and defects, with a high success rate and low threshold.
Tenant Protection Regarding Deposits: Role of the Rent Tribunal and Judge
How do the Rent Tribunal and district court protect tenants in deposit disputes? Procedures, costs, and success rates.
Alternatives to Security Deposit: Guarantee Scheme and Bank Guarantees
Replace the security deposit with a guarantee scheme or bank guarantee: costs, benefits, and legal status.
Eviction and Home Peace: Landlords' Rights in Case of Rent Arrears
Eviction procedure for rent arrears: bailiff and court mandatory. Landlords may not resort to self-help, otherwise breach of home peace. Step-by-step guide and pitfalls.