Decision of a co-ownership syndicate to abandon the collective hot water service in favour of individual electric water heaters

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

The situation

The decision of a co-ownership syndicate to abandon the collective hot water service in favour of individual electric water heaters is validly adopted by the double majority of Article 26 of Law No. 65-557 of 10 July 1965, provided that the Court of Appeal sovereignly holds that it constitutes an improvement due to the energy savings achieved and in light of the technical difficulties and cost of restoring a dilapidated installation.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Scrupulously observe the statutory time limits for bringing an action
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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