From 1 January 2025, the letting of properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G will be prohibited in France.
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For a long time confined to a praetorian principle established by the Court of Cassation, the theory of abnormal neighbourhood disturbances now has a clear textual basis […]
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Co-ownerships now have an enhanced tool to regulate short-term rentals of the Airbnb type in their buildings: by a decision no [...]
From the beginning of 2026, no co-ownership will be exempt from the obligation to draw up a multi-year renovation plan. This deadline, long anticipated by professionals […]
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By two rulings on 7 January 2026, the Court of Cassation recognises Airbnb's liability in cases of unlawful subletting, denying the platform passive host status. What are the consequences for landlords and co-owners? […]
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In commercial leases, the tenant's action, whether to contest a notice to quit or to claim eviction compensation, is subject to [...]
In a ruling made on 4 December 2025 (Cass. 3e civ., no. 24-17.437), the Court of Cassation provides a useful clarification concerning the calculation of the […]
April 8, 2024 marks a turning point in French civil law with the planned vote by the National Assembly on the introduction of Article 1253 in […]
The project to build housing for seasonal workers at luxury hotels in Saint-Tropez, initiated by major hotel groups, is meeting with opposition from residents […]
In an important opinion of July 5, 2023, the first civil chamber affirms that the early repayment of a loan which allowed the acquisition of undivided property, […]
"This judgment is exemplary," reacted Alain-David Pothet, a few minutes after the deliberations in the "fridge affair." According to the Var lawyer for the Anticor association, "the court gave […]
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The absence of an urban planning declaration and the lack of authorization for the drilling work on the exterior wall of a building subject to the status of co-ownership by the assembly […]
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The action based on an abnormal neighborhood disturbance is an action in extra-contractual civil liability which, independently of any fault, allows the victim to […]
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He had embezzled thousands of euros, the former president of the Cavalaire firefighters' association convicted. […]
Suspicions of corruption and influence peddling: the judicial noose is tightening around the Cavalaire port market. […]