# Commercial lease

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# Commercial lease

A lease of business premises, governed in the Netherlands by protective statutory regimes.

## Définition

A commercial lease grants a tenant the use of business premises against rent. Dutch law splits commercial premises into two regimes: retail and hospitality space (middenstandsbedrijfsruimte) under article 7:290 BW onwards, with strong tenant protection and statutory terms, and other business space under article 7:230a BW with mainly eviction protection. The applicable regime materially affects term, termination and rent-review rights.

## Exemple

> A retailer leasing a high-street shop falls under the 7:290 BW regime, giving it the standard 5+5-year term and statutory protection against termination.

## Pourquoi c'est un risque pour l'entreprise

Misclassifying the applicable BW regime means a tenant may unknowingly waive statutory protections, or a landlord may find termination attempts ineffective. Commercial leases are long-term commitments: a business locked into a 5+5-year lease whose model changes cannot easily exit without negotiating a costly settlement. Rent-review clauses linked to CPI or a different index can produce significantly higher rents than anticipated over the full term.

## Comment le gérer

- Identify at the outset which BW regime applies (7:290 or 7:230a) and understand the resulting statutory rights and obligations before signing.
- Track rent-review dates and the index applied so you can model rent evolution and budget accordingly.
- Note the notice period for termination of each lease cycle in your contract system; missing a notice deadline under a 7:290 BW lease triggers automatic renewal for another five years.
- Record the initial handover state (with photos and a snagging list) and keep it alongside the lease agreement to avoid end-of-lease disputes about reinstatement obligations.

### Comment Contracko aide

Contracko tracks commercial lease renewal notice deadlines as high-priority reminders, reducing the risk of an accidental five-year rollover under the 7:290 BW regime. The AI extraction captures rent-review dates and index-linked adjustment clauses, so the obligation record keeps finance and operations informed of upcoming rent changes without manual monitoring.

## Références juridiques

- [BW 7:290 Dutch Civil Code: retail/hospitality business space Droit néerlandais](https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005290)
- [BW 7:230a Dutch Civil Code: other business space Droit néerlandais](https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005290)

Sauf mention contraire, les références renvoient au droit néerlandais (Burgerlijk Wetboek, le Code civil néerlandais) ; les instruments de l'UE tels que le RGPD s'appliquent dans toute l'UE. Il s'agit d'informations générales, pas de conseils juridiques. D'autres juridictions traitent ces concepts différemment. Vérifiez le texte en vigueur et votre situation avec un avocat qualifié.

## Pertinent pour

[Immobilier commercial](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/immobilier-commercial)[Gestion immobilière](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/gestion-immobiliere)[Détail et gros](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/commerce-detail-gros)[Restaurants et restauration](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/restauration)

## Clauses associées

- [Renewal and Notice Period Clause](https://contracko.com/fr/bibliotheque-de-clauses/renouvellement-et-preavis)
- [Price Indexation Clause](https://contracko.com/fr/bibliotheque-de-clauses/indexation-des-prix)
- [Termination for Cause Clause](https://contracko.com/fr/bibliotheque-de-clauses/resiliation-pour-faute)

## Termes associés

- [Term (duration)](https://contracko.com/fr/glossaire/duree)
- [Chain clause (perpetual obligation)](https://contracko.com/fr/glossaire/clause-de-chaine)
- [Indefinite-term contract](https://contracko.com/fr/glossaire/contrat-a-duree-indeterminee)
- [Renewal clause](https://contracko.com/fr/glossaire/clause-de-renouvellement)

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## Foire aux questions

Questions courantes sur ce terme.

- **Q:** What is the standard term for retail and hospitality leases under Dutch law?
  **A:** Under BW 7:290, the standard term is five years plus an optional five-year extension (5+5). After the first five years, either party may terminate on notice; after the second five years, the lease continues for an indefinite term terminable on notice.

- **Q:** Can a landlord terminate a commercial lease early under Dutch law?
  **A:** For 7:290 BW premises it is very difficult; the landlord must rely on one of the statutory grounds (dringend eigen gebruik, serious default, etc.) and court approval is required. For 7:230a BW premises, termination for convenience is possible but the tenant has an eviction protection right.

- **Q:** How is rent reviewed during a commercial lease?
  **A:** The lease contract usually specifies annual indexation (typically CPI) and may allow a market rent review at the end of each lease period. For 7:290 BW leases, either party can request a market rent review at the end of each five-year period via the Huurcommissie or court.

- **Q:** What is dringend eigen gebruik and when can a landlord invoke it?
  **A:** Dringend eigen gebruik (urgent personal use) is a ground for terminating a 7:290 BW lease where the landlord genuinely and urgently needs the premises for its own business or that of a first-degree relative. The court will weigh the landlord's need against the tenant's interest and may award compensation.

- **Q:** What notice period must a tenant give to end a commercial lease?
  **A:** At least one calendar year before the end of the relevant five-year period for 7:290 BW leases, unless a shorter period is agreed. For 7:230a BW premises, the contractual notice period applies.

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