Renting business premises: rights and obligations of entrepreneurs

Renting business premises seems simple, but legal problems often only arise when there is a conflict.

Types of business premises

Real estate law distinguishes between:

• ✓ 290 business premises (shops, hospitality): with extensive rental protection
• ✓ 230a business premises (offices, storage): with limited protection

The type of business premises determines your rights regarding termination, extension and rent adjustment.

Important contractual considerations

• ✓ duration and extension options
• ✓ rent, indexation and service costs
• ✓ maintenance and repair obligations
• ✓ usage restrictions and zoning plan

Common disputes

• ✓ defects in the property
• ✓ rent arrears
• ✓ discussion about service costs or indexation