Frequently asked questions about Immobilier

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We are two brothers and one sister co-owning an agricultural land. My sister and I want to lease it, but my brother opposes. Is the agreement of all co-owners required ?

Yes. Regarding co-ownership, Article 815-3 4° of the Civil Code states that a majority of two-thirds of the co-owners can "conclude and renew leases other than those concerning a property for agricultural, commercial, industrial, or artisanal use." In your case, it is a lease for agricultural use, which requires the…
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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 am in joint possession with my sister on a house. We signed a sales agreement with a buyer. My sister wants me to collect the full price. Is she still required to come and sign the deed of sale?

Yes. The notary responsible for drawing up the deed of sale must obtain the consent to the sale of all the joint owners. As regards the breakdown of the sale price by the notary, it is made in proportion to your respective joint rights. Note : if your sister decides…
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To acquire our future property, my friend and I must take out a mortgage. The deadline for the fulfillment of the suspensive condition is approaching and for the time being, we have only obtained an agreement in principle from our banker(...)

... Can we consider that our loan has been granted ? No. As the legislator did not define the concept of obtaining a loan, the Court of Appeal specified that it corresponds to "the presentation by a credit agency of a firm and unreserved regular offer corresponds to the characteristics…
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