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Defects in business premises: who is responsible?

Mr. Vincent BestersDecember 22, 2025
Defects in business premises: who is responsible?

Defects in business premises can seriously disrupt your business operations.

What is a defect?

A defect is a characteristic or condition of the property that limits the enjoyment of the lease and is not attributable to the tenant.

Division of responsibilities

  • ✓ Landlord: structural and constructional defects
  • ✓ Tenant: minor daily maintenance, unless otherwise agreed

Rights of the tenant

  • ✓ demand repair
  • ✓ rent reduction
  • ✓ damages
  • ✓ in serious cases: termination

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