The absence or insufficiency of

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

The situation

The absence or insufficiency of reasons for a notice to quit with refusal to renew on serious and legitimate grounds without an offer of compensation leaves the notice to quit and the tenant's right to claim payment of an eviction compensation intact. Thus, a court of appeal which holds that the refusal to renew the lease without an offer of eviction compensation is not reasoned and deduces that the lease has been renewed violates Articles L. 145-17 and L. 145-14 of the Commercial Code.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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