The party required to repay a sum

Application pratique:

This case law clarifies that statutory interest on the deposit runs only from the formal notification of the court decision, not from the decision date. The buyer should have sent a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt (lettre recommandée avec AR) immediately after the judgment to start interest accrual. For future cases, always formally notify the opposing party of any court decision ordering payment. Interest at the statutory rate (currently 4.22% in 2023) can be significant on €25,000 over several months.

Application pratique:

Under this ruling, interest on the €800 runs only from June 1, 2023 (notification date), not from March 15. The tenant lost three months of interest. To protect yourself as a tenant, always serve the court decision on the landlord promptly via a bailiff (huissier) or registered letter. For small sums, interest may be minimal, but the principle matters. Landlords should also be aware that delaying payment only increases the amount due if interest accrues after formal notice.

Application pratique:

The co-owner is entitled to statutory interest only from April 5, 2024, not from January 10. To maximize recovery, she should have served the judgment on the syndic immediately. For co-owners, after winning a judgment against the syndic, send a formal notice (mise en demeure) by registered letter with AR right away. The syndic should comply promptly to avoid accumulating interest. Preventive advice: keep all receipts and demand detailed accounting to avoid errors.