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Evidence in Non-Material Damage Claims in Rotterdam

Learn which items of evidence are crucial for non-material damage claims in Rotterdam: medical reports from Erasmus MC, witnesses from the port, and proving causation.

25 december 20252 min
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Prevention of Home Invasion in Rotterdam: Smart Locks and Legal Tools for Tenants

Practical tips against home invasion in Rotterdam: smart locks, cameras, and contract adjustments. Legal prevention for tenants, supported by Rotterdam case law and local Rent Team support.

25 december 20252 min
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Home Invasion and Neighbor Disputes in Rotterdam: Limits of Access to Common Areas

Discover home invasion in Rotterdam apartments: difference between private and common areas, neighbor disputes and VvE rules. From balcony entry to storage break-ins in neighborhoods like Delfshaven and Kralingen, with tips for claims and Rotterdam-Rijnmond police.

25 december 20252 min
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Temporary Contracts and Termination: Specific Rules for Temporary Rental Law in Rotterdam

Discover termination for temporary rental contracts (art. 7:232 BW) in Rotterdam. Differences with fixed rentals, conversion rights, abuse prevention and local rules for starters and vacancy in the port city.

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Influence of Rome II on Pain and Suffering Compensation and Damages in Traffic Accidents in Rotterdam

Rome II influences the amount of pain and suffering compensation and reimbursements in traffic accidents in Rotterdam. Learn about differences per country and how exceptions can enable higher Dutch amounts for Rotterdam residents.

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Composition and Independence of the Rotterdam Objections Committee

The Rotterdam objections committee must be independent with strict requirements on composition. The chairperson and members may not have ties to the college of mayor and aldermen, as in article 7:13 Awb. Recusal is possible in case of bias, with attention to local port and housing matters.

25 december 20252 min
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Product Liability under Rome II: Law for Defective Imported Products in Rotterdam

Article 5 Rome II applies to product liability in Rotterdam: always the law of the port city where the damage occurs. Crucial for defective imports via the Rotterdam port and injury in the Maasstad.

25 december 20251 min
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Material versus Immaterial Damage: Differences and Combination in Rotterdam

Differences between material and immaterial damage in Rotterdam personal injury claims, such as accidents on the Erasmus Bridge, with combination tips, table, and local examples.

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Decision-Making after Advice from the Objections Committee in Rotterdam

The board of mayor and aldermen in Rotterdam decides after advice from the objections committee, but must motivate deviations (art. 7:14 Awb). The advice is not binding, but ignoring it increases chances of appeal at the District Court Rotterdam.

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Exceptions to the Main Rule in the Rome II Regulation for Personal Injury in Rotterdam

Discover the exceptions to the Rome II main rule for personal injury in Rotterdam, such as Article 4(2) for common habitual residence and flexible connections under 4(3). Essential for incidents involving international parties in the port city.

25 december 20252 min
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Stalking by Ex-Partners: Home Peace Breach and Contact Ban in Rotterdam

Stalking via home peace breach by ex in Rotterdam: file a report, contact ban and criminal law. Collect evidence with local victim support, including recent Rotterdam case law.

25 december 20252 min
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Pain and Suffering Compensation after Medical Errors in Rotterdam: Local Rules and Tips

Medical errors in Rotterdam? Claim pain and suffering compensation with an expert opinion. Conditions, deadlines, and local cases at Erasmus MC explained.

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