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Stay up to date with the latest legal news, tips and developments. Especially for residents of Amsterdam.
Hoge Raad Restricts WOZ-Rent Linkages: Consequences for Amsterdammers
The Hoge Raad has significantly restricted WOZ rent increases lacking substantiation or a cap. For tenants in Amsterdam, particularly around the Jordaan and De Pijp, this offers concrete opportunities to reverse excessive increases.
WW Reform 2026: Faster Benefits and Less Paperwork for Amsterdammers
As of 1 July 2026, the WW will be simplified. Faster payments, more flexible rules for additional earnings and reduced job application obligations for older employees. What does this mean concretely for people who work or live in Amsterdam?
Supreme Court substantially increases non-pecuniary damages (smartengeld) for medical errors
A recent ruling by the Hoge Raad results in substantially higher non-pecuniary damages (smartengeld) in medical error cases. Amsterdam patients with pending claims before the Rechtbank Amsterdam are directly affected.
Non-Compete Clause (concurrentiebeding) Overhauled: What Amsterdam Employees and Employers Can Expect in 2026
A cyclist on the Parnassusweg in Amsterdam Zuid wondering whether their non-compete clause (concurrentiebeding) restricts them: in 2026 much will change. What does the modernisation mean for employers and employees in the capital?
TREMA 2026: Maintenance Changes for Amsterdammers with High Rents
As of 1 January 2026, new TREMA tables apply. Discover what the adjustments mean for maintenance debtors in Amsterdam, with attention to the Rechtbank Amsterdam and local housing costs.