Required Disclosures for Commercial Leases in the Netherlands
Overview of disclosure obligations for commercial lease agreements in the Netherlands: energy labels, environmental compliance, asbestos, and contractual req...
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Commercial lease agreements in the Netherlands have different disclosure requirements than residential leases. The Good Landlordship Act does not apply, but there are important statutory and contractual obligations.
Energy Label
Statutory Requirement
A valid energy label is mandatory when leasing commercial property:
- Must be provided to the tenant
- Must be listed in advertisements
- Office buildings must have at least energy label C since January 1, 2023
- Offices not meeting label C may no longer be used as offices
Future Requirements
- From 2030: tightening to energy label A for offices (proposed)
- BENG requirements (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) for new construction
Energy Savings Obligation
Businesses and institutions are required to implement all recognized energy-saving measures that have a payback period of 5 years or less:
- Applies to business premises with annual consumption above 50,000 kWh electricity or 25,000 m³ natural gas
- Companies must report every 4 years on measures taken
- Enforcement by the environmental service
Environmental and Soil Contamination
Soil Investigation
For commercial leases, it is standard practice to:
- Commission a NEN 5740 exploratory soil investigation
- Record existing soil contamination in the lease
- Contractually allocate responsibility for remediation
Asbestos
- Buildings from before 1994 may contain asbestos
- An asbestos inventory is mandatory for renovations or demolitions
- Removal only by certified companies
- The owner/landlord bears primary responsibility
Zoning and Permits
The landlord should inform the tenant about:
- Zoning plan — what use is permitted
- Building permits — for renovations or extensions
- Operating license — for hospitality and retail
- Environmental permits — for specific business activities
ROZ Model Obligations
The standard ROZ model for commercial leases contains provisions on disclosure:
- Property condition at handover
- Known defects
- Duty to disclose public law restrictions
- VAT status (taxed or exempt lease)
VAT and Fiscal Transparency
The landlord must clarify:
- Taxed or exempt lease — impacts the tenant's VAT deduction
- Service charge specification — which costs are passed through and on what basis
- Tax consequences — when opting for taxed lease
Municipal Regulations
Municipalities may impose additional requirements on commercial property:
- Visual quality requirements — facade cladding, signage
- Parking permits — availability and costs
- Noise and environmental standards — for hospitality and production
- Operating hours — for shops and restaurants
Best Practices for Landlords
- Check the energy label — especially for offices (minimum C)
- Conduct soil investigation — document conditions before lease start
- Disclose asbestos — for buildings from before 1994
- Allocate responsibilities clearly — in the lease agreement
- Use the ROZ model — it covers most disclosure obligations
How Landager Helps
Landager helps commercial property landlords track energy labels, environmental obligations, and contractual disclosure requirements.
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