Dutch Neighbour Law (Burenrecht): Boek 5 of the Civil Code Explained
A map of Dutch neighbour law (burenrecht) in Boek 5 of the civil code: nuisance, boundaries, branches, fences, and which court decides a dispute.
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Netherlands Property Law
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Fences in the Netherlands: Schutting Rules, Height and Distances
Dutch fence rules: the right to enclose under artikel 5:48 BW, the 5:49 scheidsmuur, planting distances and why the height limit is set locally.
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Noise Nuisance From Neighbours in the Netherlands (Geluidsoverlast)
How to deal with a noisy neighbour in the Netherlands: the gemeente and APV, the police, your landlord, and the civil nuisance test of artikel 5:37 BW.
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Overhanging Branches in the Netherlands: Artikel 5:44 BW
Overhanging branches under artikel 5:44 BW: demand removal, then cut the overhang after a written aanmaning. Encroaching roots need no warning.
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Property and Neighbour Disputes in the Netherlands
Dutch neighbour and property disputes: noise, boundaries, overhanging branches, and fences under burenrecht in Boek 5 of the civil code.
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Property Boundaries in the Netherlands: Erfgrens and the Kadaster
How Dutch law fixes a property boundary (erfgrens): artikel 5:46 and 5:47 BW, the Kadaster grensreconstructie and going to the rechtbank.
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