Rental Law

Rent is an agreement in which one party gives use of a thing to another for a fee. If nothing is paid for it, it is called a loan agreement. In real estate, there are three types of rental agreements. The rental agreement for residential space, the rental agreement for retail space (this includes catering establishments or craft businesses) and the rental agreement for office space.

Different rules

With each of these types of leases, different legal provisions apply. Differences are mainly in the possibility of termination. Those options are very limited for landlords of residential properties, but are greater again when it comes to retail space or office space. In addition, there are legal provisions that protect the tenant of office space from eviction. Those provisions do not exist for retail space, but that is because tenants of retail space are already better protected by the (im)possibilities of termination. So it is very important to have a clear idea of which rental regime you are dealing with. In the case of a residence, this is not so difficult, but it becomes more complicated when it comes to business premises.

Rent Change

Differences can also be found in the options for increasing rent. For example, tenants of retail space are protected from excessive rent changes. This often results in disputes between landlords and tenants. Lexys attorneys often act for tenants and landlords in such cases.

Substitution

In addition, Lexys' lawyers are often called in to advise on a substitution. If the tenant wants to sell their business, this is often only possible if the buyer can also take over the lease. That is substitution mentioned. In many cases, this is possible and the landlord must even cooperate.

Lexys Lawyers are specialists in rental law

Lexys attorneys specialize in the rental law. Whether it is office space, rental or rental housing, termination of a lease or to eviction from a rental property, Lexys is always there to advise and assist you.

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