The performance of its obligations

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

The situation

The performance of its completion obligations by the completion guarantor, who, in accordance with Article L. 231-6 of the French Construction and Housing Code, has appointed a company to complete the construction, does not confer on it the status of a builder required, pursuant to Article 1792 of the French Civil Code, to guarantee decennial defects appearing after acceptance of the construction.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to remember

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

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