Subcontracting relationships

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

The situation

Subcontracting relationships fall within the scope of Article L.442-6, I, of the Commercial Code, in its version prior to that resulting from Law No. 2014-344 of 17 March 2014. Since this text does not lay down any rule incompatible with the provisions of the Construction and Housing Code, it applies to relationships between an individual house builder and its subcontractors.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly comply with the legal time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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