Property case law: analysis and practical advice

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

The situation

It follows from Article L. 231-6 of the French Construction and Housing Code that, although the delivery guarantee may be subject to an excess in respect of the cost of overruns of the agreed price, such an excess may not be stipulated in relation to the price supplement.

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)
• Be proactive: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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