The Dutch public housing market is dominated by housing corporations and municipalities. However, their actions are restricted, with complicated and ever-changing rules dictating what they can and cannot do.
Municipalities have a duty of care under the Dutch Constitution. The central government has priorities of its own which need to be considered.
The core duty of a housing corporation is to provide housing for a specific segment of the population. To do this, corporations have to understand the ins and outs of the laws governing public housing. They also need to be aware of the limitations and possibilities, particularly those offered by new legislation.
The process begins when the municipal authorities draw up a housing vision for corporations to bid on. This leads to performance targets, which are agreed with input from tenants, and with an eye towards what the central government wants.
Housing corporations and municipal authorities
Public housing is a sector governed by complicated and ever-changing rules. Our specialists are experts in this area of the law, and provide housing corporations and municipal authorities with advice and assistance, no matter what issue they face.
What can we do for you.
Housing corporations:
We advise on:
- performance targets
- housing visions
- landlord/tenant law
- partnerships with municipalities
Adjacent areas of the law:
Our experience with the legal rules for landlords and tenants, construction, public procurement and eminent domain provides you with a one-stop shop for legal advice.
Practical mindset and a focus on solutions:
No matter how complicated your question is, we combine our legal expertise with an understanding of your sector to find the best solution.
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