The provisions of Article L

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

The situation

Since the provisions of Article L. 123-4 of the Town Planning Code cannot override the mandatory public policy provisions of Article L. 13-15 of the Expropriation Code, a Court of Appeal which, after noting that the reference date is, in this instance, that of the publication of the revised land use plan (POS), sovereignly finds the existence of fraudulent intent on the part of the municipality.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key takeaways

• Strictly comply with statutory appeal deadlines
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, letters)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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