op minimaal gelijke voorwaarden

English translation: on at least the same terms (and conditions)

03:19 May 26, 2005
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Real Estate / lease agreement, real property/estate, right of first refusal
Dutch term or phrase: op minimaal gelijke voorwaarden
"Indien verkoop van het gehuurde aan de orde komt, zal verhuurder het object eerst éénmalig aanbieden aan huurder, middels een aangetekend schrijven met bericht van ontvangst, onder vermelding van de voorwaarden. Huurder zal binnen X werkdagen na ontvangst van het aangetekende schrijven, schriftelijk aan verhuurder melden of zij het object zal kopen, bij gebreke waarvan verhuurder het recht heeft een koopovereenkomst te sluiten met een derde partij, *op minimaal gelijke voorwaarden*."

I have translated this provision as follows (the latter sentence, that is):

"Within 20 working days of receipt of the registered letter, tenant shall notify lessor in writing whether tenant shall purchase the property, failing which lessor shall have the right to conclude a purchase agreement with a third party *under at least similar conditions*."

While this might reflect the thrust of the source text, I'm concerned it's clumsy English. Any quick suggestions? TIA. RSVP. Cheers, R.
Robert Kleemaier
Canada
Local time: 07:07
English translation:on at least the same terms (and conditions)
Explanation:
E.g.:
-> "Both sets of rules regulate BT’s behaviour towards companies with which it competes, and to whom it also supplies inputs required for them to supply services to their customers. This means that BT must, in the provision of ANF services, provide these on at least the same terms that it provides such services to the downstream part of its own business. BT would not be offering reasonable terms if its service did not at least meet this basic standard."
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/oftel/publications/br...

-> "Proposer will provide MANAGER with evidence of the renewal of all coverage required on at least the same terms and conditions as originally required for this agreement."
http://www.ctconventions.com/images/customer-files/General-S...

-> "RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL. Subject to the terms of contracts existing as of the Execution Date ... Microsoft will so notify WebMD in writing ("MS Market Notice") and provide WebMD with the opportunity to provide such Localized Health Channel (on at least the same terms and conditions as offered by the third party for category (ii))."
http://allbusiness.findlaw.com/agreements/webmd/msft.distrib...
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Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 16:07
Grading comment
This will do nicely, Chris, thank you. Backed up as usual by good links. :-)
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4 +1on at least the same terms (and conditions)
Chris Hopley
4where similar conditions prevail at a minimum
David Hollywood


  

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where similar conditions prevail at a minimum


Explanation:
sounds ok to me but offering this alternative

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Note added at 39 mins (2005-05-26 03:59:19 GMT)
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or: where at least similar conditions prevail

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Note added at 41 mins (2005-05-26 04:00:39 GMT)
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between Members where identical or similar conditions prevail, including ...



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Note added at 41 mins (2005-05-26 04:01:33 GMT)
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replicable and suitable for other parts of the world, where similar conditions prevail. This is specially so at least in the Mediterranean region, ...


David Hollywood
Local time: 11:07
Native speaker of: English
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
on at least the same terms (and conditions)


Explanation:
E.g.:
-> "Both sets of rules regulate BT’s behaviour towards companies with which it competes, and to whom it also supplies inputs required for them to supply services to their customers. This means that BT must, in the provision of ANF services, provide these on at least the same terms that it provides such services to the downstream part of its own business. BT would not be offering reasonable terms if its service did not at least meet this basic standard."
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/oftel/publications/br...

-> "Proposer will provide MANAGER with evidence of the renewal of all coverage required on at least the same terms and conditions as originally required for this agreement."
http://www.ctconventions.com/images/customer-files/General-S...

-> "RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL. Subject to the terms of contracts existing as of the Execution Date ... Microsoft will so notify WebMD in writing ("MS Market Notice") and provide WebMD with the opportunity to provide such Localized Health Channel (on at least the same terms and conditions as offered by the third party for category (ii))."
http://allbusiness.findlaw.com/agreements/webmd/msft.distrib...


Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 16:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 24
Grading comment
This will do nicely, Chris, thank you. Backed up as usual by good links. :-)

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agree  Deborah do Carmo
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