The ten-year guarantee is applicable

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

The situation

The ten-year guarantee is applicable when defects affect the entirety of a heating pipe that is partly embedded and partly sealed, within the meaning of Articles 11 and 12 of the Decree of 22 December 1967 defining major and minor works.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

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

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