Property dispute: understanding your rights and remedies

This decision provides important clarification on your property rights. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

Under the terms of Article 21-II of the Order of 23 October 1958, as amended by the Law of 11 July 1972, a plot of land, in order to be considered as building land, must be effectively served, at the same time, by access roads, an electricity network, water networks and, where applicable, sewerage networks, of dimensions suited to its capacity. The trial judges have sovereign power to determine the existence and assess the extent of the effective provision of services.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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