Can the photos of our house be used by the new owner?

Questioner

House was sold in 2020. We had photos taken by a company through the real estate agent, paid 750.00 euros for it. Now the buyer of our house has used the photos to put the house up for sale again... but I have seen for myself that he has broken things in the garden. Fence. Garden house and the garden are poorly maintained. The house also has a completely different interior. Is this allowed.

Lawyer

It is important to know that when you pay for professional photos, you do not automatically receive the copyrights. In most cases, these rights remain with the photographer, unless otherwise agreed and recorded in a contract or agreement. The use of these photos by others, including the new owner of your home, may therefore depend on the terms of the agreement with the photographer. However, the use of the photos by the new owner may be misleading to potential buyers if the current state of the house and garden is significantly different from what is depicted in the photos. It is important to realise that this is a separate issue and may be addressed by, for example, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) or the Netherlands Competition Authority. It is always wise to seek legal advice first. For this you can, for example, contact a lawyer or attorney. They can assess your situation and explain your options.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.