Civil

You are a landlord and your tenant no longer pays his rent? Look for an amicable solution. This solution is to be favored because litigation can be long and costly. After 5 days of delay, you must call the tenant and the person standing surety to invite him to settle...

Expert Guidance and Implications In December 2019, a significant decree brought about profound reforms in civil procedure. For individuals seeking effective legal representation in Nice, our expert lawyers are ready to provide guidance and support. Reform in Civil...

Expert advice and implications In December 2019, a significant decree brought about far-reaching reforms to civil procedure. For individuals seeking effective legal representation in Nice, our expert lawyers are ready to provide advice and support.   Reform of...

Classification and Penalties In a significant judgment dated April 10, 2013, the Court of Cassation clarified that the mere publication of insults on social networks is not sufficient to constitute the offense of public insult. This ruling came about in a case where a...

Abusive Clause An abusive clause refers to a contractual provision that unfairly favors one party at the expense of the other, creating a significant imbalance in their rights and obligations. These clauses are considered unfair and are typically prohibited under...

Parental Divorce Liability: Child's Residence and Responsibility In the event of divorce, under article 1384 of the Civil Code, the responsibility rests with the sole parent with whom the habitual residence of the child has been determined. A thirteen-year-old child...

Court's Ruling The Civil Code, specifically in Article 973, outlines the requirements for a valid will. According to this article, a will must be signed by the testator in the presence of witnesses and a notary. In cases where the testator is unable to sign due to...

Prosthesis Liability In a recent case involving a patient, a surgeon, and a prosthesis manufacturer, the Court of Cassation has shed light on the responsibility of doctors in the fitting of defective prostheses. The court's ruling emphasizes that unless there is clear...

Mixed-Use During the term of a mixed-use lease, the tenant is not obligated to use the premises for both residential and professional purposes. However, the right to renew the lease is contingent upon the tenant at least partially occupying the premises as their main...

Canvassing Clarification the visit of a professional to a consumer’s home, at the latter’s request, does not necessarily constitute canvassing. Consumer law is particularly protective of the consumer in the event of door-to-door canvassing, in particular by allowing...

The decree of August 28, 2012, defined the guarantees that must present the procedures used by judicial officers to serve documents electronically. The Electronic:- The means of electronic communication of judicial officers must be secure. – The electronic service of...

Simplified Successions This regulation makes it possible to clarify the procedures during the liquidation of an international succession. From now on, the place of habitual residence of the deceased will be the sole criterion taken into account to establish the...

Justifying Unpaid Invoices to Tax Authorities:- Strategies & Support For SME/VSE managers, the end of the year can bring the challenge of unpaid invoices from customers. However, it is crucial to handle these situations effectively to justify these invoices to the...

The Right of a Leaseholder Subject to Law No. 48-1360 of September 1, 1948 The holder of a lease subject to Law No. 48-1360 of September 1, 1948, may face the possibility of losing their right to remain in the premises due to certain reasons specified in Article 10....

Challenging a Request for Guardianship: Understanding the Process When faced with a request for guardianship, it is natural to question whether it can be challenged and what steps should be followed. Understanding the protocol and the aspects that can be disputed is...

Court of Cassation's Emphasis on Simultaneous Communication of Documents In a significant opinion delivered on June 25, 2012, the Court of Cassation has provided crucial guidance to legal practitioners regarding the communication of documents in support of claims...

Not satisfied with the hotel you have booked? Cancellation terms vary from case to case. Cancel the reservation You can cancel your hotel room reservation at no additional cost, provided you have not entered the premises. The cancellation also depends on your...

Discretion of the Judge in Appointing a Representative in Co-Ownership Disputes Disputed Co-Ownership The judge in chambers holds the authority to designate a representative among the co-owners or even outside their ranks, and the presence of a dispute among the...

Can we plant as we please on our land? How to use a neighbor whose plantations bother you? The distances are to be respected. A minimum distance of 50 cm must be respected for plantations that are less than 2 m in height, and 2 m for plantations intended to be more...

What is noise legally? What are your rights in the face of a neighbor who is too noisy? What steps can you take? When is there noise pollution? There is noise pollution when there is discomfort. The discomfort depends on the intensity of the noise, its duration, your...

Going directly to court to resolve a dispute can sometimes be scary and expensive. Can we favor an amicable appeal, and thus avoid a trial? What are the different possibilities? Mediation: Mediation is an amicable way of settling disputes that involves an external,...

More than one in five French people  is over 60 years old. Indeed, there are more and morehome help  services . HOME CARE DELIVERY This assistance is set up to deal with urgent and temporary situations, such as discharge from hospital. Coverage is 80%, up to a limit...

Sorting waste  is part of our daily lives, but is it mandatory? Can we be sanctioned if we throw batteries, a sofa on the public highway? HOUSEHOLD WASTE Household waste, whatever its packaging, is subject to selective collection. It is provided for by a departmental...

poorly managed package! Lost or stolen package  ... what recourse? We advise you point by point on the steps to take, from the simple declaration  to the administrative investigation. How to claim your package? On the one hand, you must go to the post office with your...

What are your driving rights  ? As a driver, you have certain rights and responsibilities on the road. Understanding these rights is crucial to maintaining safety and  following  the rules of the road. Here are some important aspects of your driving rights: Distracted...

Rights of taxi passengers: refusals and limitations When you take a taxi , you have specific rights as a  passenger  . Understanding these rights helps ensure a smooth and fair experience. Here are the main  aspects  of your rights when taking a taxi: Driver's right...

Previously: Independent Authorities for Citizens' Rights and Freedoms In the past, there were four  independent authorities  responsible for safeguarding the rights and freedoms of citizens in France. These authorities included the mediator of the Republic, the...

Are you going to sign a  rental contract, a commercial lease or a surety bond, and you want to be sure that you are “legally correct”? The lawyer's deed may be the guarantee  you need. Manual. What is the lawyer's deed ? Until 2011, there were only two forms of deeds...

The smoking ban applies in all closed and covered places   open to the public. This concerns places of conviviality, transport, schools or businesses. If smoking areas have been set up, they must meet very strict standards.Article 28 of the law of 26 January 2016 on...

Discover the key points of the law on  accessibility  for people with disabilities: deadlines, remedies, exceptions, learn how to assert your rights and those of your  loved ones  . The standards to be respected: According to the law, a disabled person, whatever their...

Following the  controversies  over the veil at school and the full veil, the State decided and laws were promulgated. To better understand under what  conditions  these laws apply? What is this law? The law of October 2004 on secularism is valid in public schools,...

The identity check can  intervene  in the event of an infringement but also as a preventive measure. Can you refuse to be checked and in which situations do you have to prove your identity? And at the borders? Who is authorized to control me? In theory, only a law...

Pet Guidelines   ! In France, more than one in two households owns a pet. The law, which protects owners, also imposes a certain number of obligations on them. RIGHTS of owners They are recognized in both civil law and criminal law. In criminal law, the theft of a pet...

If you witness maltrato testigo  animalabuse   , you can contact an animal protection association.  

The reform law on successions and gifts dated June 23, 2006, which entered into force on January 1, 2007 modifies many articles of the Civil Code which had not yet been the subject of any modification since the creation of the Civil Code in 1804.   This new law...