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I own a property and am currently in hospital. My notary came to the hospital 9 days ago to have me sign a preliminary sales agreement. Now I want to retract. Do I have the right to do so ?

No. Article 12-1 of the French National Rules of Notaries prescribes that the notary must, as a rule, have the parties to the deed sign in his office. Exceptionally, he may have them sign at other specified locations, such as a hospital. Article L 221-2 7° of the French Consumer…
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I rent a parking space in the neighboring residence. My landlord informed me that he sold it to one of the building's co-owners without offering it to me first. Is he allowed to do so ?

Yes. The tenant's right of first refusal exists only in specific cases defined by law, such as for unfurnished residential leases (Article 15 II of the law of July 6, 1989). In the case of selling a parking space, no law provides a right of priority for the tenant. Therefore…
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When settling an estate, I understand that the notary does not have to certify ownership of a property if it is sold within 10 months of the death. Is this true?

No. The purpose of the real estate certificate of ownership, published at the land registry office, is to record the transfer of ownership following a death. However, article 29, last paragraph, of decree no. 55-22 of January 4, 1955, states that it is possible not to issue such a certificate…
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