Does Not Constitute a Force Majeure Event

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

The situation

An administrative authority's order to carry out safety works does not constitute a force majeure event where those works were only made necessary by the tenant's addition of supplementary activities to those contractually provided for.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key takeaways

• Strictly comply with the statutory 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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