Frequently asked questions about Immobilier

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I have been renting an apartment, and my landlord has passed away. His heirs want to sell the property. What happens to my lease?

The lease continues with the heirs (Article 724 of the Civil Code). If they want to sell the property unoccupied, they must give notice within the timeframes set by Article 15 of Law No. 89-462 of 6 July 1989. Otherwise, the property can be sold with the tenant in place.
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There is a tenant in our condominium occupying a commercial unit who is causing numerous nuisances. I want to amend the condominium rules to change the purpose of this unit to professional use. What majority is required to pass this resolution?

When it comes to modifying the use of private areas belonging to a co-owner or the terms of their enjoyment (for example, transforming a commercial space into a professional space), the law requires unanimity (Article 26 of the law of July 10, 1965).
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I am 85 years old. Is there an age limit for selling a life annuity?

No . The law does not impose a maximum age for selling a life annuity; on the other hand, this sale supposes a hazard, based on the lifespan of the seller. If it is shown that the purchaser, when signing the contract, could not ignore the high probability of the…
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I want to give bare ownership of assets to my minor grandchildren and keep the usufruct. If I die before they reach majority, I do not want these assets to be managed by their parents. Is this possible ?

Yes. It is entirely possible to make a donation to your minor grandchildren. This donation must be accepted by their legal administrators (their parents), in accordance with Article 935 of the Civil Code. However, you can specify in the donation act that the donated assets be managed by a third…
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I am interested in buying a house in the countryside that seems abandoned. How to find the current owner?

If you do not obtain this information from the neighbors or the town hall of the property’s location, you can find the name of the owner by contacting the Land Registry Service of the department where the property is located. ( https://www.servicepublic.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F17759 ). You will have to provide the cadastral…
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