Liability Law

Homeowners' association manager liable for damage caused to the homeowners' association In October 2023, the District Court of Rotterdam (ECLI:NL:RBROT:2023:10387) ruled that a homeowners' association manager is liable for damage caused by his actions. The manager of the homeowners' association is liable for breach of contract. In this case, it concerned the manager's obligation to...

Cycling lawyers get a lesson in liability law from judge After two cycling lawyers end up in the Amstel River because they were startled by a dog, they try to hold the dog's owner liable for damages. Since the man won't pay voluntarily, the lawyers decide to hire their own lawyer and give the...

When is the broker liable? Exactly how far does the broker's liability extend? Due to the overstrained housing market, we are being asked this question more and more often. Homebuyers still often bid above the asking price and buy the house without a technical inspection. An age clause is also often included. Addressing the seller...