Wijziging van de bestemming, inrichting of gedaante van het gepachte: een analyse

This article discusses changes to the intended use, layout and appearance of leased property by the tenant. Such changes are only permitted with the written consent of the lessor, unless the changes and additions can be reversed and removed at the end of the lease without significant costs (Section 7:348(1) of the Dutch Civil Code). First, the legal framework is outlined, followed by a numerical overview with some practical points for consideration. This is further elaborated on the basis of a number of examples, interspersed with rulings by leasehold tribunals and land tribunals. Finally, the regulation is examined from the perspective of (possible) future leasehold law.