No state payout for requisitioned homes built illegally in France Properties built without permission do ‘not retain right’ to expropriation compensation, states new court ruling
SEE: Briton’s French chateau extensions demolished as not authorised 15-year court battle results in state pulling down buildings and sending a €140,000 bill for the work
One partner’s debt can cause joint home to be seized in France The effects of a couple's marriage regime were highlighted by a recent case in France's top appeal court Man does not have to pay for renovations as no quote signed in France Buyers lose case over ‘banned’ loft conversion in France Home sale in France annulled as visible faults not stressed at viewing
Chimney sweep not at fault for later fire in French home The tradesman had not informed property owners of a safety issue with chimney during a check
Sellers responsible for DIY defects in French home after sale A seller is liable to pay compensation if completed works are later found to be faulty, confirms court
Workers in France can now earn holiday days during sick leave Court rules that right is retroactive, leaving employers concerned over a flurry of potential claims
Murder trial reopened in France 70 years after first conviction The controversial case has been the subject of legal battles for decades
French court rules on tradesmen and faulty materials for renovations Our property ‘round-up’ also looks at new tests to limit drought damage to homes and a big rise in bedbug infestations
Landlord held responsible by French court for squatter’s fall in flat The victim, who had not paid rent for more than two years, was hospitalised when a rusty guard rail broke in the property
French high court orders Merck to pay €3.3m to Levothyrox victims The court found that the lab had committed ‘a fault’ in the final ruling on a case that dates back to 2017
Will in French ‘not valid’ if foreign writer does not speak language A rough translation document accompanying the will could not be considered viable as it was not hand-written by the testator, a ruling by France’s highest appeal court has said
Claiming for delayed flights easier under new French law The Cour de cassation has given a new ruling to help travellers in France get reimbursed for late and cancelled flights
French farmer’s long fight against Monsanto draws to close Farmer Paul François has been locked in a legal battle with the controversial multinational corporation since 2004 French toddler Fañch permitted Breton spelling of name Estate agent wins fee case New owner must pay old owner’s damage