The company which, having neither staff

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

The situation

A company which, having neither staff nor site equipment and carrying out no construction work itself, only provides services, is not required to join the building and construction paid holiday fund provided that it was not created to circumvent the provisions of Article D. 732-1 of the French Labour Code; indeed this undertaking does not carry on a genuine building activity falling within the classification referred to in that text.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly observe the statutory time limits for bringing an action
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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