The commercial lease relating to a

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

The situation

The commercial lease relating to a building included in a building lease is revoked by operation of law on the date of expiry of that building lease, and the tenant who accepted the stipulations of the deed according to which the expiry of the commercial lease would coincide with the end of the building lease may claim neither the right to renewal of the commercial lease nor, consequently, payment of eviction compensation.

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, deeds, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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