The public economic establishment that

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

The situation

The public economic establishment constituted by the Chamber of Trades does not fall within any of the categories of legal persons referred to in Article L. 480-1, paragraphs 5 and 6, of the Town Planning Code and is not entitled to be joined as a civil party in proceedings brought against the perpetrator of an offence under that Code without proving personal damage directly resulting from that offence. (1).

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Observe the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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