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: A Practical Guide for British Property Owners
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.