Under the sole article of the Act of 31 December 1973

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

The situation

Pursuant to the sole article of the Act of 31 December 1973, the rent for leases renewed before the entry into force of the Decree of 3 July 1972 must be determined by reference to the higher amount resulting from the application of either Articles 2 and 3, or Article 7 of that decree. Where one of the coefficients used as the basis for this dual calculation has not been published in the Official Journal, the rent may only be calculated on the basis of the rental value.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

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

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