Consumer Rights in the Netherlands: Debt, Collection, Withdrawal and Warranty
Dutch consumer and debt law: the kantonrechter forum rule (artikel 93 Rv), plus debt restructuring, incasso, loonbeslag, withdrawal and warranty.
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Netherlands Consumer Rights
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Incasso in the Netherlands: Collection Costs, the 14-Day Rule and the Staffel
Dutch debt collection (incasso): the 14-day aanmaning under artikel 6:96 BW and the Besluit BIK staffel, with its EUR 40 minimum and EUR 6,775 cap.
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Right of Withdrawal in the Netherlands: 14-Day Bedenktijd for Online Purchases
The Dutch 14-day right of withdrawal for online purchases: when it starts, the 12-month extension, the exceptions, and the 14-day refund rule.
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Schuldsanering (WSNP) in the Netherlands: Duration, Admission and the Schone Lei
Dutch debt restructuring (schuldsanering, WSNP): the 18-month term under artikel 349a Fw, the rechtbank admission test, and the schone lei at the end.
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Wage Attachment in the Netherlands (Loonbeslag) and the Beslagvrije Voet
How loonbeslag works in the Netherlands, the 95% beslagvrije voet, the caps from 1 July 2026, and how the protected minimum is calculated.
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Warranty Rights in the Netherlands: The Statutory Guarantee (Wettelijke Garantie)
The Dutch statutory guarantee under artikel 7:17 BW, the one-year burden-of-proof rule, remedies for faulty goods, and how a fabrieksgarantie fits on top.
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