The Architect Entrusted with a Brief

This decision sheds important light on your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

An architect entrusted with a full design and construction mission for an architectural project who, after designing an overall project, limited its implementation to only one of its buildings, cannot assert his moral right to prevent a third party from building an adjoining building whose architecture departed from the initial project.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

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

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