Reference decision: Court of Cassation • No. 05-14.146 • 14 June 2006 • Consult the decision →
This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.
The situation
The co-owner of a party wall who has work carried out on that wall alone may only obtain reimbursement from the other co-owner of half the cost of that work if he establishes that the work had to be undertaken urgently or that the other co-owner had given his agreement.
What the law says
This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.
Key points
- Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
- Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
- Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation
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