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Application pratique:

This case law establishes that only a vote at the co-owners' general meeting can revoke a managing agent. Marie must instead rally fellow co-owners to call an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) by collecting signatures from co-owners holding at least 25% of votes, then propose a resolution to revoke the agent. She should prepare a detailed file of evidence (photos, invoices, correspondence) to persuade neighbours. Acting without a meeting risks her petition being rejected, wasting court fees and time.

Application pratique:

Despite John’s status as a non-resident landlord, French co-ownership law applies equally: he cannot bypass the co-owners' vote, even with clear evidence of mismanagement causing direct financial harm. He must contact the property manager or other co-owners to request an EGM, or if the agent’s inaction threatens the building’s safety, request a court-appointed provisional administrator — but that administrator cannot automatically terminate the agent. John should document all financial losses and communicate the urgency to the co-ownership council to build consensus for revocation.

Application pratique:

This decision means Emily can't rely on a court to clean house — the co-owners’ meeting must act, which requires majority cooperation that seems lacking. Before buying, she should review the co-ownership’s minutes (procès-verbaux) for the last three years to gauge attendance and voting patterns. She should also examine the sinking fund (fonds de travaux) and dispute history. If the co-ownership is deadlocked, she could negotiate a lower price to cover future legal hassles, or walk away. Consulting a notaire specialised in copropriété is essential to assess risks.