Reference decision: cc • No. 01-12.086 • 2003-02-12 • View the decision →
This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.
The situation
The statutory provisions relating to contracts for the construction of individual houses on a proposed plan, where the purchaser uses credit, do not impose on the lender the obligation to verify the truthfulness of the documents produced but only their existence, and the lender is not required to demand the originals of the documents set out in Article L. 231-2 of the Construction and Housing Code, which it must obtain production of pursuant to Article L. 231-10 of that Code.
What the law says
This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.
Key points to remember
- Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
- Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
- Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation
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