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This decision provides important clarification of your property law rights. Here is what it means for you.

The situation

An insurer with whom a person has taken out a “multi-risk building” insurance policy cannot, following damage caused to neighbouring buildings by construction work carried out by the insured in his building, rely against the insured on the absence of subscription to the compulsory liability and property damage insurance contracts provided for by Articles L. 241-1 and L. 242-2 of the French Insurance Code, since the insured's liability is sought on a tortious basis.

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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