Liability after demolition | Rechtswinkel.nl

Questioner

The house next to us is sinking after the demolition of the adjacent building. In our opinion, this is because the owner of the demolished building neglected to finish the plot properly after the demolition. A pond has formed a few meters from the path adjacent to us. Can we hold the municipality (which allowed this to exist for so long) and/or the owner liable for this?

Lawyer

Dear questioner, If the damage is minor, you may consider starting a low-threshold procedure with the subdistrict court. If you can demonstrate that the damage is actually the result of the actions of the owner of the demolished building, you can hold this owner liable on the grounds of an unlawful act. I hope I have given you sufficient 'starting' information regarding this dispute.