Does not commit an offence under Article

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

The situation

A mayor who orders the interruption of the water supply to dwellings in his municipality following non-payment of tax and water supply charges does not commit an offence under Article 14 of the Yvelines departmental health regulations, since this provision only prescribes measures intended to ensure the supply of drinking water to dwellings in satisfactory conditions and in no way imposes on a mayor the obligation to distribute water free of charge to all inhabitants of the municipality.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to note

• Comply strictly with the legal time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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