The two-year limitation period

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

The situation

The two-year limitation period applicable to an action for reclassification of a contract as a short-term commercial lease runs, even where there is a succession of separate contracts derogating from the provisions of the statutory commercial lease regime, from the conclusion of the contract whose reclassification is sought.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly observe the statutory time limits for legal action.
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence).
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation.

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