The judgment is subject to cassation which, in order to

This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The judgment is subject to cassation which, in order to order a project owner to pay the balance of an architect's fees, holds that it is for the project owner to inform the builder of the conditions for carrying out the works, in particular by providing him with a planning certificate, without investigating whether the architect had fulfilled his obligation to inform his co-contractor of all the administrative constraints inherent in the planned works.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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