Does not provide a legal basis for its

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

The situation

The Court of Appeal does not provide a legal basis for its decision when it orders co-owners to restore to a lot converted into a studio its original designation as a workshop used for storage, without examining how the conversion of the lot to residential use was contrary to the building's designated use and infringed the rights of the other co-owners, even though the general meeting of co-owners had passed a resolution seeking to prohibit the use of the lot for residential purposes.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with statutory appeal deadlines
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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