No criticism can be made of a

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

The situation

No criticism can be made of a Court of Appeal for having ordered the owner of a plot to demolish a structure built by him to extend the dwelling house erected on his plot, since it held that this structure in fact created a second residential building, which was contrary to the development covenants which provided for only one dwelling house with a garden on each plot.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

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

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