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Application pratique:

Under this case law, a tenant registered in the commercial register, with a business name and a customer base, can be deemed to operate a business even if the activity is renting storage units. StockagePro should compile evidence of its RCS registration, tax returns, customer contracts, and proof of an established clientele. It can then formally demand lease renewal, citing this precedent, and if refused, take the matter to the local tribunal judiciaire to assert its statutory right to renewal.

Application pratique:

The decision confirms that storage unit rental can constitute a commercial activity if the tenant is a registered merchant with a customer base. The landlord should verify whether BoxGarde meets these criteria—if so, the tenant is entitled to renewal or compensation for eviction (often 1–2 years’ rent, here potentially €45,000–€90,000). Rather than risk costly litigation, the landlord could negotiate a surrender of the lease with a fair payment or offer a new lease to a buyer, thus preserving the property’s value.

Application pratique:

This case law shows that CoffreFacile likely holds a secure right to renewal, meaning the buyer inherits a protected tenant. The investor should request proof of the tenant’s commercial registration, client list, and compliance with merchant obligations. If confirmed, the tenant’s stability is an asset, but the buyer must budget for potential renewal negotiations or eviction costs if redevelopment is planned. A thorough legal due diligence check with a French property lawyer is essential before signing the deed of sale.