The commercial tenant being, under

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

The situation

The commercial tenant being, under the terms of Article 20 of the Decree of 30 September 1953, maintained in possession under the terms and conditions of the expired lease until payment of the eviction indemnity, the landlord may, during this period, rely on Article 1722 of the Civil Code to avoid payment of the eviction indemnity not yet definitively fixed, when the leased property is destroyed by a fortuitous event.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to remember

• Strictly observe the legal time limits for recourse.
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence).
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation.

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