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A lease is a contract under the law of obligations, governed by Book 7, Title 4 of the Dutch Civil Code. The lessor grants the use or enjoyment of movable or immovable property, while the lessee provides monetary consideration.

The regime is relevant due to the mandatory protection afforded to tenants, particularly of residential premises, including security of tenure and rules on termination and maintenance. Different provisions apply to business premises with respect to notice periods and substitution of tenants.

In practice, leases are recorded in a written lease agreement, with lawyers involved in their preparation or in disputes concerning defects, arrears of payment or termination.