If your neighbor erects a building without a building permit, do you have any right to take legal action, based on civil law? Or is the government the only one who can litigate against your neighbor?
St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) and BZSE Attorneys at Law recently held one of two seminars pertaining to the new labour law that came into force October 1. The new law, Civil Code book 7, includes some profound changes for the St. Maarten labour force.
