Since 2017, Boudewijn has been part of Kneppelhout’s Real Estate and Environmental Law department. His work primarily focuses on tenancy law, in which he advises clients and represents them in proceedings before the Rent Tribunal, district courts and courts of appeal. Boudewijn regularly gives presentations on tenancy law, serves on the editorial board of the journal Huurrecht In Praktijk (Tenancy Law in Practice), and contributes to other professional publications.

“I’ve come to know Kneppelhout as a firm where everyone works hard to achieve the best possible results for our clients. The client’s interests always come first, and the Rotterdam mentality is clearly felt. What also really appeals to me is the open company culture and the room provided for professional development and extracurricular activities. Combined with the challenging work and cases, this forms the ideal foundation for me to serve our clients in the best possible way.”

Advising and litigating on various aspects of tenancy law (both commercial and residential) and agricultural tenancy law, including:

• Drafting tenancy and lease agreements for existing properties as well as new builds and redevelopments
• Reviewing existing tenancy and lease agreements, including associated general terms and conditions, such as in the context of Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms
• Contract takeovers, substitution of tenants, and subletting
• Rent levels and (temporary) increases or reductions in rent, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Defects, renovations, urgent repairs and sustainability measures
• Termination of tenancy and lease agreements, including in connection with redevelopment plans
• Dissolution of tenancy and lease agreements, including for reasons such as rent arrears, unauthorised subletting or leasing, and violations of the Opium Act

In his spare time, Boudewijn enjoys spending time with family and friends. He loves going out for dinner, but also enjoys cooking himself. He’s a true sports enthusiast – since the age of eight, he has played football at the same local club. In addition, he regularly works out at the gym or goes for a run.