Reference decision: cc • N° 05-11.685 • 2006-05-17 • View the decision →
This decision provides important insight into your property rights. Here is how it affects you.
The Situation
To determine the capped rent on renewal of a commercial lease, the rent to be taken into account for the index-based adjustment is the rent agreed by the parties at the commencement of the lease to be renewed, and not the rent actually paid at that commencement.
What the Law Says
This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.
Key Points
- Strictly observe the statutory time limits for legal recourse
- Keep all supporting documents (deeds, instruments, correspondence)
- Anticipate: preventive advice is always cheaper than litigation
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