Frequently asked questions about Immobilier

My husband owned an apartment that he rented out. Since his death I have benefited from the usufruct of this property and my son has the bare ownership. The tenant has informed me that my son has given the latter leave to take over for the benefit of his wife's…

No. The lease you signed must include certain mandatory information, including the effective date and the duration of the lease, as required by Article 3 of Law No. 89-462 of 6 July 1989. In most cases, the effective date is the date the lease is signed, not the date of…

Is this true? Yes. Article 15 of the French law of July 6, 1989, stipulates that "in the event that the owner decides to sell on terms or at a price more advantageous to the purchaser, the notary must, if the lessor has not previously done so, notify the tenant…

Yes. Under French law, the principle is that ownership of the land includes ownership of everything on and beneath it (Article 552 of the Civil Code). This means that even if you financed the construction of the house, your sister remains the owner. For the house to become your property…

My husband owned an apartment that he rented out. Since his death I have benefited from the usufruct of this property and my son has the bare ownership. The tenant has informed me that my son has given the latter leave to take over for the benefit of his wife's…