Except where an express clause complies with

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

The situation

Except where an express clause complies with the requirements of the third paragraph of Article 72 of Decree No. 72-678 of 20 July 1972, a mandate, even an exclusive one, given to an estate agent confers only an intermediary role and does not have the effect of substituting the agent for the seller in carrying out the contemplated transaction.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key takeaways

• Strictly comply with statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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