Retention of Title

O que é

A retention of title clause provides that ownership of goods does not pass to the buyer on delivery but only once payment is complete. Until then the seller can reclaim the goods, which is a powerful protection if the buyer becomes insolvent.

Porque é importante

Without it, an unpaid seller is just one of many creditors in a bankruptcy. With it, the seller retains a property right in the goods themselves, dramatically improving recovery.

Como aplicar

• State clearly that title passes only on full payment of all sums due.
• Include an extended (verlengd) reservation covering processed or resold goods where enforceable.
• Require the buyer to store reserved goods identifiably and to insure them.
• Give the seller a contractual right of access to inspect and repossess the goods.

Exemplo de redação

All goods delivered remain the property of the Seller until the Buyer has paid in full all amounts owed under this agreement.

Dicas de negociação

• • Buyers should limit the reservation to the specific invoice, not all outstanding debts.
• • Sellers should secure the broadest enforceable form, including proceeds of resale.

Erros frequentes

• • Failing to keep goods identifiable, so the reservation cannot be enforced after commingling.
• • Relying on an extended reservation that exceeds what Dutch law actually permits.

Referências jurídicas

• BW 3:92 Dutch Civil Code: retention of title Direito neerlandês

Salvo indicação em contrário, as referências remetem para o direito neerlandês (Burgerlijk Wetboek, o Código Civil neerlandês); os instrumentos da UE, como o RGPD, aplicam-se em toda a UE. Esta é informação geral, não constitui aconselhamento jurídico. Outras jurisdições tratam estes conceitos de forma diferente. Verifique o texto em vigor e a sua situação com um advogado qualificado.