A floor covering burnt by a

This decision sheds important light on your property law rights. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

A floor covering burnt by a cigarette, a scratched mirror and glue overflowing on all the glazing beads holding the glass of a glazed door, do not constitute a breach by the seller of his contractual obligation to deliver a thing in conformity with what was purchased, but rather constitute defects in workmanship affecting the works and therefore construction defects.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly comply with the statutory limitation periods for bringing a claim
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice is always cheaper than a dispute

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