A company responsible, under a

This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here's what it means for you.

The situation

A company responsible, under a contract for the supply of heating and maintenance of the installations, to operate a heating and hot water supply installation, is required to do so in the best interests of its clients and consequently to inform them of any possibility of a favourable change in Gaz de France tariffs. By failing in this obligation for more than a year and a half, the company did not fulfil its duty to inform and advise and incurred liability towards the co-ownership.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly comply with statutory limitation periods for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (titles, deeds, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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