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French law in practice

Practical guides to French property and business law for readers dealing with French notaries, landlords, companies or courts from abroad, and analysis of current legal news.

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Company law

SCI for Foreign Buyers in France: The Societe Civile Immobiliere Explained

SCI for Foreign Buyers in France: The Societe Civile Immobiliere Explained For non-resident buyers and investors considering French real estate, the societe civile immobiliere (SCI) — a non- …

Planning and construction

The Ten-Year Builder Warranty (Garantie Décennale) in France: What Foreign Property Buyers Must Know

Garantie décennale is one of those concepts that most international buyers discover only when something goes wrong. You purchased a new-build or recently constructed property in France, move …

Property

Tenant Rights in France: The Legal Protections and Pitfalls Every Foreign Renter and Landlord Must Know

Tenant Rights in France: The Legal Protections and Pitfalls Every Foreign Renter and Landlord Must Know French tenancy law is built around a deceptively simple principle: the landlord must d …

Co-ownership and neighbours

French Co-Ownership (Copropriété): How Charges Are Assessed and Disputes Litigated

Understanding how French co-ownership charges are assessed and enforced, and navigating disputes over general meeting decisions — a practical guide for foreign property owners in France.

Property

The Compromis de Vente Explained: A Foreign Buyer’s Guide to French Preliminary Sale Agreements

The Compromis de Vente Explained: A Foreign Buyer's Guide to French Preliminary Sale Agreements Every property purchase in France begins with a single document: the compromis de vente (preli …

Property

Hidden Defects in French Property: What Anglo-American Buyers Must Know About the Garantie des Vices Cachés

Buying a house in France is a dream for many British, American, and Australian nationals. The stone farmhouse in the Dordogne, the apartment with a view of the Seine, the villa with a glimps …

Maître Reda Kohen

Maître Reda Kohen

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