Material damage caused to the project owner

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

The situation

The material damage caused to the project owner, a civil party, by the offence of constructing an individual house without a completion guarantee consists of the excess, for the completion of the construction, of the overall price stipulated in the contract which should have been borne by the guarantor pursuant to Article L. 231-6, I, of the Construction and Housing Code.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for bringing proceedings
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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