The clause relating to the designated use of

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

The situation

The clause relating to the designated use of the building under which the residential premises could only be occupied and used as student housing did not prohibit the owner from carrying out acts of disposal of the building but obliged him to reserve its occupation for students for 20 years; a court of appeal correctly held that this was merely a limitation on the rights to use and administer, which do not fall within the list in Article 38 of the Act of 1 June 1924.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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