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No. The rental of a parking space does not fall under the provisions of Article 15 of the July 6, 1989, law on residential leases. You must therefore respect the three-month period provided in your lease unless it includes a clause for reducing notice in the event of a job…

No. According to Article 1601-3 of the Civil Code, the land ownership is transferred to the buyer the moment the future state completion sales contract is signed. Therefore, the property is considered your personal asset. However, any payments for future constructions paid after your marriage are assumed to be communal…

Yes. Article 788 of the General Tax Code provides for an allowance of 1594 euros in the absence of any other applicable allowance. After this deduction, your tax rate will amount to 60% of the value of the bequeathed assets.

Yes, but under certain conditions. Your spouse can benefit from this exemption if the signing of the authentic sale deed occurs within two years of his entry into the nursing home (Article 150 U, II, 1°ter CGI and BOI-RFPI-PVI-10-40-20 §80 and 90). Other conditions must also be met (income cap…

Yes. Reminder: In the context of their professional activity, a sole proprietor risks their personal assets if the business incurs debts. As an exception, the law provides a mechanism to protect the primary residence by making it automatically unseizable (Article L526-1, paragraph 1 of the Commercial Code). You can also…

..do they have the right? Yes. The law is clear: Article 1094-3 of the Civil Code states that " Children or descendants may, notwithstanding any stipulation to the contrary by the donor, require that an inventory of movable property and an appraisal of immovable property subject to usufruct be made

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).

....deed to be in German. Is this correct? Yes. While it is possible to draft a private agreement in a foreign language under certain conditions, documents prepared by a notary must be written in French.

No. Articles 720 and 722 of the Civil Code state that "inheritances open upon the death of the deceased" and that "all agreements aimed at creating rights or renouncing rights to all or part of an unopened inheritance or any of its assets only take effect if authorized by law."…

No. If you are buying the bare ownership, you must pay for it. Therefore, if you do not have the finances, two separate operations are necessary. First, your father must make a monetary gift to you. Then, you can use the gifted money to purchase the bare ownership.

I wish to rent a parking space. The agency indicates that in case of termination, I must give three months' notice. If I am transferred for work, can I claim a reduction of this period?

I have signed a contract for a property sale in the future state of completion (VEFA). The delivery is scheduled after my marriage. Will this real estate become part of the marital community?

I am the universal legatee of a deceased person with whom I had no family relationship. If I accept this bequest, will I be able to benefit from an allowance?

My spouse and I own our house which we plan to sell. Since my spouse has been in a nursing home (EHPAD) for a year, will the notary still consider this the sale of his primary residence so that he is exempt from capital gains tax?

In 2021, I started a sole proprietorship and registered with the RCS. Several years ago, my parents gave me the bare ownership of a property. Can I include it in the declaration of unseizability?

My spouse passed away. I am the beneficiary of a spousal donation which states that if I choose to be the usufructuary, I am exempt from making an inventory and an appraisal of the property. However, my stepchildren are demanding these...

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?

My spouse and I are German nationals. We are going to buy a house in France from a couple where the husband is also German. The preliminary sale agreement was written in German. The notary tells us it is not possible for the authentic sale ...

I have just learned that my father is very indebted. To protect myself, can I already renounce his inheritance before his death?

I wish to purchase a property in joint ownership with my father. I will buy the bare ownership, and he will buy the usufruct. However, my father proposes to pay the entire price. Is he allowed to do so?