TRANSFER OF RIGHTS

All transfer of lease rights in the neighbourhoods Dein, Gato, Kanga, Monteverde, Wishi or Souax require approval from our office. Pursuant to Article 7:221 of the Civil Code of Curacao, the lessee is not allowed to transfer his lease rights to a third party without the permission of the landowner (who is also the owner of the buildings that are permanently attached to the land). Transfer can take place by means of a private contract as referred to in Article 6:159 of the Civil Code.

The transfer agreement must be drawn up by our office. A transfer agreement entered into with another person or office will be of no value as the required permission has not been granted by the landowner or his representatives. Permission for transfer of the lease rights is only given if a number of conditions are met. The lessee must be registered and the rent must be paid in full. The costs for a transfer are ANG 1.500,- (in most circumstances). There are additional costs in case of transfer of business premises.