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When does the Commercial Lease Act apply?
Find out when the Commercial Lease Act applies. If five conditions are met, the Act applies automatically, even without a written contract. The name given to the agreement is irrelevant.
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When and how can the tenant end the commercial lease?
When and how can the tenant end the commercial lease? Discover the rules, time limits and practical steps for giving valid notice.
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When and how can the landlord end the commercial lease?
When and how can the landlord end the commercial lease? Discover the rules, time limits and practical steps for giving valid notice.
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Unpaid commercial rent: what can the landlord do?
Find out what to do about commercial rent arrears: from reminder to formal notice of default, proceedings before the justice of the peace, and compensation.
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What is a commercial lease and why does it matter?
A commercial lease is a specific form of lease for premises in which a commercial activity takes place, such as a shop or hairdressing salon. The law offers the tenant extra protection, so that they can build up a customer base.
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Where are the statutory rights and obligations in commercial leases to be found?
Commercial lease law in Belgium is spread across several legal sources, which often makes it unclear to tenants and landlords where exactly their rights and obligations are set out. This article gives a clear overview of commercial lease legislation in Belgium, including the relationship between the Commercial Lease Act, the Civil Code and case law.
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