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Formal Notices Provided for in Articles 9 and 25 of the Decree of 30 September 1953
Droit Immobilier

Formal Notices Provided for in Articles 9 and 25 of the Decree of 30 September 1953

📅 Decision of 03 August 2026🔄 Updated on 11 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 12 views📖 2 min read

The formal notices provided for by Articles 9 and 25 of the Decree of 30 September 1953 only concern the refusal to renew the lease without compensation and automatic termination; they do not apply in the case of a claim for judicial termination. Therefore, judges can order judicial termination following repeated delays in the payment of rents, even in the absence of a formal notice.

Reference decision: cc • No. 68-13.182 • 1970-10-09 • Consult the decision →

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

The situation

The formal notices provided for by Articles 9 and 25 of the Decree of 30 September 1953 only concern the refusal to renew the lease without compensation and automatic termination; they do not apply in the case of a claim for judicial termination. Therefore, judges can order judicial termination following repeated delays in the payment of rents, even in the absence of a formal notice.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key takeaways

  • Strictly observe the statutory time limits for appeals
  • Keep all your supporting documents (deeds, instruments, correspondence)
  • Anticipate: preventive advice is always cheaper than litigation

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Legal information

  • Number: 68-13.182
  • Court: Cour de cassation

Keywords

droit immobilierjurisprudenceimmobilier

Practical use cases

1

Landlord seeks to evict late-paying bakery tenant in Paris

You own a commercial space in Paris 11th rented to a bakery at €3,000/month. Over the past 8 months, rent has been paid 10–20 days late on 5 occasions. No formal notice was sent, but you now want the tenant out.

Practical application:

Under this case law, repeated rent delays are sufficient for judicial termination without a prior formal notice. Gather bank statements and emails showing the late payments, then instruct a French avocat to file for résiliation judiciaire before the Tribunal judiciaire. Act promptly and avoid sending any notice that could inadvertently restart the clock.

2

Restaurant owner in Lyon sued for occasional late payments

You lease a restaurant in Lyon city centre at €4,200/month. Cash-flow issues caused rent to be 3–4 days late twice in the last six months. Your landlord is threatening court eviction without ever having sent a formal warning.

Practical application:

Le locataire doit comprendre que la résiliation judiciaire peut être prononcée sans mise en demeure en cas de retards réitérés. Pour éviter l'expulsion, il doit immédiatement apurer sa dette et proposer un échéancier au propriétaire. Il est conseillé de consulter un avocat rapidement pour négocier un accord ou contester la gravité des retards si ceux-ci sont minimes.

3

Investor buys commercial unit in Nice with habitually late tenant

You purchased a retail unit in Nice last month, inheriting a shoe shop tenant who paid rent late in 7 of the last 12 months. The previous owner never sent any formal notices. You wish to regain possession quickly.

Practical application:

The case law allows you to apply for judicial termination without first serving a mise en demeure, as the repeated delays themselves justify court intervention. Compile the full payment history from the property manager, then have your avocat issue an assignation en résiliation. Do not accept partial payments that might be construed as waiving the breach.

Maître Cécile Zakine

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Maître Cécile Zakine — Lawyer at the Alpes-Maritimes Bar, Doctor of Law. Every article in this magazine is based on the analysis of a real court decision, commented and put into perspective by Maître Zakine’s team.

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