Pursuant to the provisions of Article L

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

The situation

Pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 123-9 of the Town Planning Code, as amended by Law No. 85-729 of 18 July 1985, immediately applicable at the date of transfer of ownership, the owner of a reserved property who has not requested the lifting of the reservation may apply to the compulsory purchase judge to require the acquisition of his land, after the expiry of the period of three months following the expiry of the one-year period provided for in paragraph 5 of Article L. 123-9.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice is always less costly than litigation

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