Reference decision: Court of Cassation • No. 01-17.196 • 2003-04-02 • View the decision →
This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.
The situation
For the exercise of the right of pre-emption of land development and rural settlement companies (SAFER) provided for by Article L. 143-2 of the Rural Code in its wording prior to Law 99-574 of 9 July 1999, the limit of four times the minimum installation area concerns only the enlargement of existing farms, and does not prevent the improvement of the distribution of land parcels of larger existing farms.
What the law says
This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.
Key points
- Strictly observe the statutory time limits for appeals
- Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
- Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation
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