The penalty payment provided for by Article L

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

The situation

The penalty payment provided for by Article L 480-7 of the Urban Planning Code is subject by the same text to a special legal regime, under which, in particular, on the one hand, this penalty payment may only be revised in order to increase its rate, and on the other hand, is only liable to be partially refunded after the demolition order or restoration of the premises has been carried out. These special provisions, specific to the Urban Planning Code, derogate, to the extent that they are contrary to them, from the general provisions contained in other legislative texts relating to the penalty payment.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to note

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

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