The parties are summoned to the

Practical application:

As confirmed by cc • No. 90-20.885 (25 March 1992), you must attend the expert’s inspection when summoned. Bring all evidence: tenancy agreement, entry/exit inventory, photos, and repair quotes. Keep copies of all correspondence, and note the strict one-month deadline to challenge the expert report. If you miss the visit, the court may rely solely on the tenant’s version, so anticipate and consult a lawyer beforehand.

Practical application:

Under principles upheld in this case, you are entitled to attend the expert’s on-site visit and present your own technical evidence. Immediately gather your property deed, pre-sale surveys, and photographs showing the defects. Keep all expert correspondence: any delay in providing documents can weaken your case. The law imposes short appeal deadlines; if the report is unfavourable, you must act within one month, so line up a solicitor early.

Practical application:

This ruling underscores that all parties must be properly summoned to the expert’s inspection. Prepare by gathering the co-ownership rules, general meeting minutes, and competing builder quotes. Attend the visit with your own expert if possible, and insist on recording all observations. Keep a strict file of all documents, and diarise the deadline to contest the expert’s conclusions. Early legal advice can often avoid a full hearing.