Frequently asked questions about Immobilier

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I've been living in a rent-free apartment for years. The owner tells me he's just sold it. Can I ask for the sale to be annulled because he didn't offer it to me as a priority?

No. You're probably thinking of the tenant's right of pre-emption under a residential lease (provided for in article 15 of the law of July 6, 1989). In your case, you are not a tenant, as you occupy the property free of charge. The owner is therefore under no obligation to…
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I have a life estate on a property that belonged to my late husband. The property benefits from an easement of passage on the adjoining land. My neighbour is preventing me from using it, arguing that I am only a life tenant. Is he right?

No. The law states that the usufructuary can enjoy “rights of servitude, of passage, like the owner himself.” You should remind your neighbour of Article 597 of the Civil Code.
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I own a house inherited from my parents. Upon my death, I wish to bequeath it to one of my daughters, then have it passed on to my grandson upon her death, with the condition that he transfers it to his future child. Is this possible ?

Partially. By will, you can bequeath this house to your daughter with the condition that she keeps and transfers it to her son (Article 1051 of the Civil Code). However, the law does not allow you to impose this condition on your grandson (Article 1053 paragraph 1 of the Civil…
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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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