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Holiday Rental versus Residential Space in Amsterdam: Boundary and Consequences

Discover in Amsterdam when holiday rental turns into protected residential tenancy: local criteria, risks for landlords and tenants' rights.

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Direct Action versus Pain and Suffering Compensation in Amsterdam: Combination with Non-Material Damage

Direct action in Amsterdam includes pain and suffering compensation via Wibaut standard. Up to insured sum, with medical evidence. Combination of material-non-material successful at Rb Amsterdam. (22 words)

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Temporary Rental Contracts in Amsterdam: Termination Without Protection

Temporary rental in Amsterdam: automatic termination without termination protection. Differences with fixed-term contracts, local exceptions, and tips for expats and starters.

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Limitation Periods in Personal Injury Claims in Amsterdam: Apply Hearing and Counter-Hearing Timely

Learn the limitation periods for personal injury claims in Amsterdam. Apply hearing and counter-hearing timely with local authorities to interrupt prescription and secure your rights.

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Rights after Prohibited Dismissal in Amsterdam: How Do You Apply for Dissolution with the Canton Court?

Your rights in case of prohibited dismissal in Amsterdam: contest by registered letter, apply for dissolution at the Amsterdam District Court and claim transition and fair compensation. Success in 70% of cases for Amsterdammers.

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Exceptions to the Dismissal Ban in Amsterdam: When Dismissal is Still Permitted?

Dismissal bans in Amsterdam are not absolute: exceptions for economic reasons such as Zuidas restructurings, urgent causes or long-term illness with UWV permission via Amsterdam. The employer must prove this.

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Pension Equalization in Divorce in Amsterdam

In divorce in Amsterdam, the Pension Equalization upon Divorce Act mandates pension equalization; fiscally neutral, but timing and local notary costs are crucial for optimal net result.

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Termination of Short-Term Lease in Amsterdam: Procedure and Tenants' Rights

Discover the termination procedure for short-term lease agreements in Amsterdam: automatic termination, notice periods and protection against unlawful eviction under article 7:232 DCC, with attention to local Amsterdam rental market rules.

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Discounting in Business and Self-Employed Personal Injury Claims in Amsterdam

For Amsterdam-based ZZP'ers, business opportunities for growth or failure in the vibrant startup scene are discounted using DCF models and HR case law for realistic income loss.

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Airbnb and Home Peace in Amsterdam: Illegal Rental and Squatters' Rights

Airbnb rental in Amsterdam and breach of home peace: rules for guests, illegal subletting, reporting obligation to the municipality and police involvement for lingering bookers.

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Discounting Good and Bad Chances in Medical Prognoses in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the District Court discounts medical uncertainties such as recovery chances using probabilistic methods, supported by Supreme Court rulings and Article 6:98 of the Dutch Civil Code. This prevents over- or under-compensation in urban injuries.

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Burden of Proof and Procedural Aspects in Balancing Probabilities in Amsterdam Personal Injury Cases

In Amsterdam personal injury cases, the burden of proof for discounting probabilities primarily lies with the victim, but judges of the Amsterdam District Court investigate plausible scenarios ex officio per HR 2018 ruling, with a focus on local traffic incidents.

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