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

The situation

As the deed of sale, which conferred a right of habitation personally on the vendor and on her alone, did not entail a derogation from Article 632 of the Civil Code, which allows the holder of a right of habitation to reside there with their family, the Court of Appeal rightly held that the vendor had not committed a fault by accommodating her son, her daughter and her grandson.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to remember

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

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