Dutch Civil Code, Book 7

Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7 (BW) – unofficial English translation

Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.

50 of the articles of the Dutch Civil Code, Book 7 are available in English so far. The complete Dutch text is always available.

Boek 7. Bijzondere overeenkomsten

Division 2. Obligations of the seller

Division 3. Special consequences of non-performance of the seller's obligations

Division 3. Special consequences of non-performance of the trader's obligations

Division 1. Provisions implementing Directive No. 2008/48/EC of 23 April 2008 on credit agreements for consumers

Division 1. Goods credit relating to movable things that are not registered property

Division 3. Consumer credit agreements relating to immovable things intended for residential use

Title 2c. Loan for consumption (money loan)

Division 1. General provisions

Division 2. Obligations of the landlord

Division 3. The obligations of the tenant

Division 5. Lease of residential accommodation

Division 1. Contracts for services in general

Division 2. Mandate

Division 5. The medical treatment contract

Division 1. Definitions and scope

Division 1. General provisions

Division 2. Wages

Division 3. Annual leave and leave

Division 5. Certain special stipulations in the employment contract

Division 7. Certain special obligations of the employee

Division 9. End of the employment contract

Division 1. Contract for work in general

Title 15. Settlement agreement

Title 16. Franchise

Division 1. General provisions