Holding Over, Paying Up: France’s Cour de cassation Strengthens Landlords’ Hand on the Security Deposit
France's Cour de cassation has confirmed that landlords can deduct the indemnité d'occupation from the security deposit when a tenant overstays — and the tenant can't dodge this by arguing prescription. Here's what the ruling says.
It’s Constitutional: France’s Highest Court Validates the Copropriété Airbnb Ban
The Conseil constitutionnel has ruled that French co-owners can vote by two-thirds majority to ban Airbnb-style tourist rentals in residential buildings. Here's what the decision means for British property investors.
Managing French Property Remotely: The Complete Guide for Non-Resident Owners
A comprehensive guide for non-resident owners on managing French rental property from abroad — covering tax obligations, social contributions, DPE regulations, hiring a property manager under the Loi Hoguet, copropriété management, and the practical systems that make remote ownership work.
The 10-Year Rule: How Good-Faith Buyers Can Secure Property Ownership in France
The prescription abrégée under Article 2272 lets good-faith buyers acquire full ownership in just 10 years — even if the seller wasn't the real owner. Here's how the juste titre and bonne foi conditions work, and what British property owners need to know.
Boundary Disputes in France (2026): Encroachment, Bornage and How They End
How French boundary law works — from bornage to prescription acquisitive — and what British property owners need to know to protect their land, resolve neighbor disputes, and avoid costly litigation.
Adverse Possession in France: What British Property Owners Need to Know About Squatter’s Rights
French law allows someone to acquire ownership of your property through 30 years of continuous possession — even in bad faith. Here's what British property owners need to know about prescription acquisitive, how it works, and how to protect yourself.