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22/03/2019

Rules on tenants keeping pets: written consent from the landlord will still be required!

At the end of August 2018, Flemish Animal Welfare Minister Ben Weyts reached an agreement with Verenigde Eigenaars (United Property Owners) regarding the keeping of pets in rented houses or apartments. From now on, it will not be permitted to simply refuse to allow tenants to keep pets in rented properties. Naturally, the situation will also depend on whether the tenant lives in a house or an apartment.

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01/03/2019

Peeters Act: better protection for the developer?

A new act has been in force since 1 July 2018. One which makes it obligatory for not only architects but also contractors and other service providers within the construction sector (engineers and consultancy firms) to take out insurance in order to cover their ten-year period of liability.

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30/10/2018

The new draft Flemish Lease Decree: change to tenants’ family situation

The new Flemish Lease Decree shakes up the rules for tenants and landlords. The decree comes into effect in the spring of 2019. But what difference will it make if your tenants’ family situation changes? It will soon be simpler for one of the tenants to cancel their part of the tenancy agreement.

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31/08/2018

Bought an apartment? What about renovation costs?

Anyone who buys an apartment in a building of a certain age should bear in mind that it is best to keep an extra budget for possible renovation and/or maintenance work.

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18/06/2018

Is my property administrator allowed to receive commissions from suppliers?

In principle, the property administrator is allowed to receive commission from suppliers, but must communicate this openly and transparently with the general meeting.

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