The duration of the parcel identification inquiry may not

Practical application:

Under this case law, any parcel identification inquiry lasting less than 15 consecutive days is unlawful. She should immediately write to the town hall (mairie) pointing out this defect and demand a new inquiry respecting the minimum duration. She must also lodge a formal objection (recours gracieux) before the deadline and, if ignored, challenge the decision before the administrative tribunal (tribunal administratif) within two months. She should keep the original notice as evidence.

Practical application:

The case law confirms the inquiry cannot be shorter than 15 consecutive days. The landlord must object in writing to the prefect (préfet) and the inquiry commissioner before the inquiry ends, noting the illegality. He should also request a new inquiry of at least 15 days so he can properly document his opposition and claim compensation for loss of rental income. He must keep all correspondence and be ready to file an appeal within two months of any expropriation order.

Practical application:

This decision means the 8-day inquiry is void. The co-owner should immediately notify the syndic and the notary that the parcel identification inquiry does not meet the legal minimum of 15 consecutive days. He should demand a fresh inquiry and, in the meantime, lodge an opposition with the land registry (service de publicité foncière). If the sale proceeds, he can challenge it before the judicial court (tribunal judiciaire) within five years, citing this procedural defect.