The various courts
In Denmark, we have so-called ordinary courts and specialized courts. The ordinary courts are the City Court, the High Court and the Supreme Court. The specialized courts are the Maritime and Commercial Court, the National Tax Court and the Housing Court. Finally, there are the Arbitration Courts, which are either established ad hoc for a specific case, or are specialized courts within a specific area, such as the Arbitration Court for Construction and Civil Engineering, which […]
Year-round residence in a summer house
Homes in summer cottage areas may generally only be used for temporary residence, and during the winter months, summer cottages may only be used for short-term holiday stays. Short-term holiday stays are understood to be a maximum of 3-4 weeks in total, plus weekends and public holidays. Was the home used as a year-round residence at the time the summer cottage area was built, and is the right to continue to use the home as a year-round residence not […]
Maintenance of properties with condominiums
The boards of the owners' associations are responsible for properties with very high-value condominiums. These boards, which are elected by the residents, are rarely professionals with insight into the extensive legal, financial and technical tasks that come with maintaining the property; and if mistakes are made, it is the owners' association, and thus the […]
Creation of condominiums
By subdivision and division of condominiums, it is understood that what was previously one property with, for example, 8 leases, instead becomes 8 properties, which do not all necessarily have the same owner. Old properties Whether you have the opportunity to divide your property into several condominiums depends on when the property was built. Properties where the construction is […]
Airbnb Host Guarantee
Lawyer Søren V. Andreasen, on behalf of the Danish Consumer Council Think, has reviewed the terms and conditions for Airbnb's host guarantee. The terms consist of 8,135 words, formulated in English in a language that only a lawyer can understand. Søren V. Andreasen explains to Metroxpress that the most problematic thing about Airbnb's host guarantee is the very short deadlines, as well as the requirement for a police report. […]
When an heir in a will has died
Have you ever wondered what actually happens if an heir in a will has died when the inheritance is to be distributed? This question can be relevant in two types of situations, as there is a difference between whether it is a life heir or a legatee who has died. A life heir can, for example […]
Documents in a real estate transaction
A typical real estate transaction consists of hundreds of tightly written pages. We review all documents for you and advise you on what you should pay particular attention to. The typical documents are: Sales list Purchase agreement Land registry certificate BBR owner notification Property data report Local plan Deed Condition report Electricity report Energy label Facebook-f Linkedin-in Related articles:
Unmarried cohabitants do not inherit from each other.
Many people believe that if you have only lived together for, say, two years, you will inherit from each other. However, this is not true. The only ways you can inherit from each other are: If you are married If you are the child of a deceased person If a will has been made If you live together in an unmarried relationship, […]
Drunk on a bike – you lose your driver's license
A frequently heard myth in the legal world is that if you ride a bicycle while drunk, you risk losing your car license. However, this is not true. A driver's license is revoked if you drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Not a bicycle. Facebook-f Linkedin-in Related articles:
Payment agreements in construction
When you, as a builder – professional or private – have purchased a service from a contractor, you must also pay for it. Fixed price vs. calculation work There are basically three options for determining the price. A fixed price agreed in advance, payment according to the time and materials used on […]
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