Property dispute: understanding your rights and remedies

This decision provides an important clarification of your rights in property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

If, under Article 684 of the Civil Code, the landlocked status results from the division of a plot of land as a result of a partition or any other contract, the right of way may only be claimed over the land that was the subject of that act, Article 682 must nevertheless be applied where a sufficient right of way cannot be established over the divided plots.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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