Landlord & Tenant Law

Our practice

We represent parties in matters of the use and ownership of real estate. We advise and litigate on:

• Purchase of real estate
• Lease of real estate
• Use of real estate
• Liability of estate agents
• Impairment of ownership
• Beneficial ownership
• Rights and obligations of neighbours
• Access rights and other real rights
• Apartment rights, including owners' association disputes
• Eviction and illegal squatting

Questions to check in a rental dispute

The lease, type of property and applicable local rules shape the relationship. Before taking action, we assess:

• The parties, term, agreed rent, deposit and any proposed increase.
• Responsibility for repairs and evidence of a reported defect.
• Access to the premises and the reason access is requested.
• Payment records, notices and the proposed basis for termination.
• Whether consent, a court order or another formal step is required.

Do not rely on generic foreign rental rules for a Curaçao lease. Residential and commercial arrangements may need different treatment, and a disputed termination does not resolve itself simply because a notice has been sent.

Prepare for a discussion

Have the signed lease and amendments, payment records, dated photographs and correspondence ready. Identify the property, how it is used, what you want to achieve and any notice or hearing date.

Contact ZL Attorneys to discuss the lease or property dispute. Our contract and litigation practices can also assist with related agreements and proceedings.