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Droit Immobilier

The obligation for a tenant, to

📅 Decision of 24 August 2026🔄 Updated on 11 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 20 views📖 2 min read

The obligation for a tenant, in order to relocate, to pay a 'premium', which he would not have had to pay had the commercial lease been renewed, must be taken into account when determining the amount of the eviction compensation.

Reference decision: cc • No. 77-13.863 • 1979-06-20 • View the decision →

This decision provides an important clarification for your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The obligation for a tenant, in order to relocate, to pay a 'premium', which he would not have had to pay had the commercial lease been renewed, must be taken into account when determining the amount of the eviction compensation.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

  • Scrupulously respect the legal time limits for recourse
  • Keep all your supporting documents (titles, deeds, letters)
  • Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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Legal information

  • Number: 77-13.863
  • Court: Cour de cassation

Keywords

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