Although the prior admission of guilt has existed for a number of years, it has been little used to date. This appears to be slowly but surely changing as several prosecutors are promoting prior admission of guilt. While to many the term prior admission of guilt will mean little, its English-language counterpart is more familiar: […]
Types of leases: There are three types of lease agreements. The residential rental agreement; The commercial lease; The common lease; These three types of agreements are governed by separate pieces of legislation. For example, the commercial lease is regulated by the Commercial Lease Act. The common lease by the General Civil Code and the residential […]
Als advocaat strafrecht worden wij zeer vaak geconfronteerd met cliënten die klachten hebben over hun behandeling in de gevangenis. Deze klachten kunnen betrekking hebben op zaken zoals de omstandigheden waarin gedetineerden opgesloten zijn tot klachten over hun behandeling door het personeel. In het verleden konden gedetineerden enkel intern klacht indienen. De gevangenisdirecteur moest dan zelf […]
Purchasing a property is a drastic affair that can come with numerous problems. In previous blogs, we have discussed topics ranging from hidden defects to insurance issues. In today’s blog, we will elaborate on a particular issue particularly the relationship between the new owner and the contractor. Issues: Suppose you purchase a property in 2021. […]
Bankruptcy rules evolve with the times. Over the years, the rules were reformed very regularly. The most recent reform took effect Sept. 1, 2023. The rules result from a June 20, 2019 European Parliament directive. In BELGIUM, it was not transposed until the adoption of a draft law in May 2023 and the publication of […]
Commercial lease As a commercial lease lawyer, our firm assists both tenants and landlords. After all, it is of the utmost importance to seek the advice of a specialized attorney both when drafting a commercial lease and in the event of any disputes. If you own your own business and rent a building to house […]
Is fire insurance mandatory? Purchasing fire insurance as a property owner is not mandatory. However, as will be shown below, YOU would do well to purchase fire insurance. Even as a tenant, it is best to purchase fire insurance. We have already discussed the particular issue of waiver of recourse in a previous blog post. […]
As criminal lawyers, we are very often faced with cases in which there is criminal organization on the one hand or an association of criminals on the other. But what is the difference between the two? Association of criminals: What constitutes an association of criminals is defined in Section 322 Sw. In it one reads: […]
Tightening rules on sales: In recent years, the rules for selling and renting real estate have been tightening again and again. For example, more and more information must be given to the buyer at the time of sale, e.g., the obligations regarding EPC scores, the new legislation on asbestos, et cetera. Brokers and notaries are […]