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The legal framework for compensating commerciality titles

The legal framework for compensating commerciality titles According to Article L 631-7 paragraph 6 of the French Construction and Housing Code, amended by Law No. 2014-366 of 24 March 2014 on access to housing and renovated urban planning, known as the "ALUR Law":...

How to get a tax credit by installing photovoltaic panels

Works credit Since September 29, 2010, individuals installing photovoltaic panels can benefit from a 25% tax credit to promote the adoption of renewable energies . Applies to purchase expenses for photovoltaic panels for the principal residence, but not to...

The tax implications of home renovations

Tax strategies  Your expert lawyer in tax law deciphers the law very simply. With the white year in 2018, real estate investors are faced with a problem: should work be done in 2018, in 2019 or postpone it? A question that concerns all those who rent an  empty...

How to evict your unscrupulous tenant?

Reasons and Procedures As a landlord, it's important to understand your rights and options when your tenant violates their obligations. Consulting an expert tenancy law attorney can provide valuable insight into the most common reasons for eviction. Here are the...

Consequences of laws on accommodation and tourist rentals.

Impact of housing laws  The consequences of housing laws have led individuals to explore the possibility of renting out their properties on various online platforms. The result is a flourishing dynamic of supply and demand, which benefits rental companies and attracts...

How to protect yourself from online vacation booking scams

Scam prevention  In today's digital age, booking holidays online has become increasingly popular, with around one in two French people opting for this method. However, caution is advised as many scams target unsuspecting travelers. Your criminal lawyer is there to...

Housing tax reform

Housing tax reform  On September 13, the Minister of Public Accounts, Gérald Darmanin, unveiled the details of a new reform, specifying its terms of application. The reform will not affect the 2017 council tax. Implementation will begin in 2018 with a one-third...

The status of the immediate neighbor in urban planning issues

In response to an overly liberal jurisprudential conception of the interest in acting in matters of town planning, the legislator defined its contours in 2013 (article L. 600-1-2 of the town planning code). Codification of the interest in contesting planning...

Understanding cost sharing in residential tenancies.

Rental Charges It is important that landlords and tenants are aware of these regulations to ensure a fair distribution of costs. By understanding their respective obligations, they can avoid any disputes or misunderstandings regarding compensation and expenses related...

Points on real estate reforms, ALUR law and HOGUET law

1- Review the Hoguet law It was believed that the government was done with the legislation on real estate since the vote, on March 27, 2014, of the Alur law . But it's nothing. As she indicated to the national congress of the Federation of real estate agents (FNAIM),...

Changes to the ALUR Law

ALUR LAW After regulating rents in certain urban areas, the Government has introduced other measures in favor of tenants as well as modifications to the operation of  condominiums  . The Alur law on real estate introduces important changes for tenants and landlords....

The onerous document requirements of an agreement to sell

Law No. 2014-366 of March 24, 2014 for access to housing and renovated town planning, known as the ALUR law , has considerably increased the list of documents to be attached to the promise of sale or, in the absence of a promise, to the deed of sale of co-ownership...

PINEL law and burden sharing

Law No. 2014-626 of June 18, 2014 relating to crafts, trade and very small businesses, known as the “ Pinel law ”, reformed the status of commercial leases. One of the major changes is The distribution of rental charges between the lessor and the lessee.Until then,...

Tax discrimination: how to fight against abusive taxation?

REAL ESTATE TAXATION A few months ago, our Firm won its case against the Tax Administration, which discriminated between Swiss citizens and French citizens in the context of the taxation of real estate capital gains realized on French soil (see our article:...

Update on the complex DUFLOT law

Reaching 300 pages and addressing a multitude of various issues, the text was soon to be called a “river law” or even a “legislative cathedral”, to avoid the simple expression of “catch-all law”. Complexity and Challenges of the Duflot Law Obviously, such qualifiers...

No Smoking

Smoking ban The Court of Cassation recently clarified the ban on smoking on the closed terraces of cafes. In a judgment of June 13, 2013, the Court pointed out that smoking is strictly prohibited on café terraces closed on the sides, the facade and the roof, even if...

The law on social housing declared unconstitutional.

Unconstitutional censorship The Constitutional Council rendered a decision on October 24, 2012, censoring the law on social housing (Cons . const., decision no. 2012-655 DC, of ​​​​October 24, 2012, no. Lexbase: A8270IUT ). The Council received more than sixty...

Precautions to take when buying an apartment

Precautions to take when buying an apartment Buying an apartment should not be taken lightly. Before you begin, there are a few important things to know. What precautions should be taken? The property environment In addition to the traditional checks on the...

The illegality of the provisions prohibiting subdivision

In a ruling handed down on July 27, 2012, the Council of State ruled that the provisions of a local planning document (former POS or PLU) which prohibit in principle or limit the faculty recognized for any owner to subdivide his land are illegal. Their authors do not...

Heating Cost Guidelines

The decree of August 27, 2012, establishes guidelines for the distribution of heating costs and supplements the provisions outlined in the decree of April 23, 2012, which pertains to the allocation of heating costs based on individual consumption. It specifically...

Submission of relay antennas to the issuance of a building permit

As soon as it forms an inseparable whole with the adjacent technical installations of a gross surface area (SHOB) greater than two square meters, a relay antenna higher than twelve meters must be preceded by the issuance of a building permit. Grégory Damy , nice town...

Construction expenditure and calculation of the capital gain

Construction expenses and capital gain calculation In the context of a real estate sale, the  calculation  of the capital gain consists of determining the difference between the sale price and the acquisition price, as provided for in article 150 V of the CGI (CGI...

Limitation of rent increases for relettings and lease renewals

The text aims to limit the increase in rents both when re-letting vacant accommodation and when renewing the lease. The entry into force of the decree is set for one year on August 1, 2012, in 27  urban areas  . Decree No. 2012-894: Limitation of rent increases for...

Delivery of furniture and retention of title clause

Delivery of furniture and retention of title clause The delivery of furniture is  governed  by article L. 624-16 of the Commercial Code and article 1606 of the Civil Code. According to these provisions, if the buyer already had the furniture in his possession in...

The limits of the non-exclusive sales mandate

Mandate limits: intermediate operation or specific operation In real estate transactions, the scope of the mandate entrusted to a real estate agent plays a crucial role. According to Article 72, paragraph 3, of Decree No. 72-678 of July 20, 1972, if a mandate includes...

Status of commercial leases for long-term occupancy.

Status of commercial leases for long-term occupancy In a judgment rendered on June 13, 2012, the 3rd civil chamber of the Court of Cassation reaffirms established case law. According to Article 145-5 of the  Commercial  Code , it specifies that a tenant who initially...

Floor area and energy efficiency

Introduction to Floor Area Calculation In France, the floor area ( SDP ) is a standardized unit   used for the calculation of building areas. This concept  of measurement  was fixed by the ordinance n° 2011-1539 of November 16, 2011 which defines the floor surfaces...

Il diritto all’abitazione esercitabile: condizioni e applicazioni

Ricordiamo che dal 2007 lo Stato ha l'obbligo di fornire un alloggio alle persone bisognose  . Questa è la legge di Dalo. Quali sono le condizioni di accesso per  beneficiare  di questo diritto? Come registrarsi? È efficace? Il principio di sistemazione esecutiva La...

Neighborhood Nuisances

Barbecue, lawn mower, swimming pool… What your neighbor does in his garden can sometimes cause major neighborhood disturbances. So are there any regulations? What can we do? The barbecue Barbecues can be a source of very unpleasant nuisances due to the spread of odors...

How do I benefit from a right of way?

If your land is landlocked, it is sometimes impossible to access a public road. Going through your neighbour's fund may therefore be necessary. How do I get a right of way ? What are the steps to follow to obtain this right?   Your rights:The owner whose land is...

A building is ruining my view, what should I do?

A new construction deprives you of sunshine or obstructs your view… What are your options? REGULATIONS   Everyone is free to build on their land. The limits are twofold. Firstly, compliance with town planning rules : height of the building, depth, aesthetics,...

Home loans and separation

If the couple took out a  mortgage  together, what happens in the event of separation? What are the solutions? In case of MARRIAGE According to the marriage contract , the  spouses  can own all the property of a fraction determined in the contract of sale. At the time...

Rights and obligations of the usufructuary

Usufruct rights! The usufructuary has the right to enjoy property belonging to others and to receive the income therefrom. This right is always temporary, the bare owner holding full ownership of the asset upon expiry of the usufruct. Bare ownership and usufruct Full...

Works and co-ownership

Co-ownership contract! Works and co-ownership do not always go hand in hand! Depending on whether you plan to paint a door or knock down a wall, do you need the  agreement  of the co-owners? Inside my house All light decoration and fitting out work is possible. It is...

The builder of my house has put the key under the door

The builder of your home has gone bankrupt. What are your remedies? How to obtain the continuation of the construction site? Can we choose our new builder Make sure he's gone bankrupt If you notice that the construction site of your house has been abandoned, you must...

Construction of a fence: the rules to know

Free fence! You may want to separate your property  from that of your neighbor with a fence, but can you do so freely? Are there any rules to follow? What to do in case of disagreement with his neighbor? The prior obligations to be respected Each owner has the right...

Abandonment of work-delay of work

Endless work! Your site is late or has been  abandoned  by the contractor… Can you claim compensation? What are the remedies to do so? IN CASE OF WORK DELAY First of all, it is advisable to favor the amicable way so that the  contractor  resumes the work. In this...

Promise or compromise of sale: the point

You want to secure a real estate transaction The importance of the preliminary contract. The use of a preliminary contract is not obligatory but allows you to save time to prepare for the final sale. This document must be drafted by a real estate professional (a...

Hidden defects, how to react?

Hidden flaws ! Termites, fragile foundations, cracks… It is not uncommon to have unpleasant surprises after a property purchase. If it is a hidden defect, you may be able to obtain  compensation  from the seller. What is a hidden defect A latent defect meets several...

Breaking a sales agreement: the consequences

Termination of the contract ! Is it possible, after signing a sales agreement  , to reconsider one's decision and obtain the cancellation of the sale? A sales agreement is equivalent to a sale This is a written preliminary contract by which the seller undertakes to...

Understand everything about the expropriation procedure

Dilemma of expropriation! The expropriation procedure is long and complex. It comprises three main phases during which your possibilities of intervention are real. The procedure It is long and complex and is always done on the initiative of the State, for a cause of...

Steps to take before buying land

Acquisition of land! Before acquiring land, it is important to check a few points. Is the land  buildable  ? Is it located in a noisy area? Appreciate the ENVIRONMENT of the earth Before acquiring land, you must first ensure that the area allows the  construction  of...

Party wall: property and maintenance costs

A party wall separates two  neighboring properties. It is built at the common expense of the owners. Even if the wall is adjoining, it is possible to carry out work under certain conditions. Maintenance work is the responsibility of each owner, unless it results from...

Unpaid rent: How to evict your tenant?

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

My tenant left without leaving an address: What should I do?

Tenant away! It may happen that a tenant leaves a dwelling without notifying the lessor or leaving an address and with often unpaid rent. How can the owner find it? How can he recover unpaid rent? Make an inventory First of all, it is advisable to carry out a personal...

What can a landlord require of his future tenant?

Prerequisites for renting! When looking for an  apartment  , future tenants may be surprised by the requirements of landlords. Earning 4 times the amount of the rent, being on a permanent contract, having a French guarantor… Are all these criteria legal? At the...

What compensation in the event of natural disasters?

Natural disasters can be very heavy. How are we compensated? What precautions should be taken? Home Insurance Disaster Recovery! There is no specific cover for natural disasters. The insurance is generally included in the " comprehensive home " contract. It covers...

My seasonal rental does not correspond to what was expected

Rental Dispute! You have rented accommodation for the holidays but, once there, it does not meet your expectations. What to do ?Rental  , gite or furnished? There are three types of seasonal rentals: so-called unclassified rentals, which represent the majority of the...

What can the lessor do at the end of my lease?

Conclusion of the lease! If he warns his tenant 6 months before the end of the lease, the owner can impose new  conditions  , or even recover the accommodation... Raise the rent At the end of the lease, the lessor can ask for a rent increase. This must be done under...

What to do if your building is poorly maintained?

Building negligence! If your  building  is poorly maintained, you have the right to require your landlord to do the necessary work. Notify the owner If you rent an apartment in a condominium building  , the landlord is responsible for maintaining your entire...

Roommate: good to know

Roommate instructions! Before sharing, it is  recommended  to take certain precautions. How to protect yourself well vis-à-vis the landlord and other tenants? Check if there is a solidarity clause Roommate instructions! Before signing the lease, the joint tenants must...

Roommate: good to know for the owner

Advice from the owner ! Before renting out his  roommate  , the owner must take a few precautions. Choice of tenants, deposit, protection in the event of insolvency… The choice of roommates In the case of joint ownership, the  owner  can ask each of the joint tenants...

Installation of cameras in common areas

Building surveillance! The condominium wants  to install  a surveillance camera in your building… Is it legal? Who can authorize its installation and what can it film? Is it legal? It is possible to install a surveillance camera in a condominium building, but only...

Housing subletting: What you need to know

Housing sublet! It is possible to sublet your accommodation  , provided you have obtained the prior agreement of its owner. If the agreement is obtained, the tenant does not have the right to ask for a higher rent. What is subletting? A distinction must be made...

The Energy Performance Diagnosis: how does it work?

Energy rating! The energy performance diagnosis (EPD) provides information on the environmental impact of a building. It is mandatory in certain real estate transactions. What is this for ? The energy performance diagnosis (EPD) makes it possible to estimate the...

Construction of a wind farm: What recourse?

Wind farm litigation! With the rise of non-fossil fuels, the number of wind turbines has  continued  to grow in recent years... If a wind farm must be built near your home, what are the  possible remedies  ? Discover the project Start by researching the scope of the...

Precautions to take before building

If you want to build, how can you protect yourself in the event of possible damage or delays in the work? Is there any special insurance to take out?   A very detailed quote It is best to ask for quotes from several companies to be able to compare. The estimate...

Why create an SCI?

The civil real estate company allows the holding of one or more real estate by different people. In which cases is it interesting to create an SCI, and what are the advantages?   What is an SCI used for? A civil real estate company (SCI) has as its object the...