History
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How can you change the validity of a mortgage ?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL REAL PROPERTY DISPUTES IN FRANCE
The Practice is regularly questioned by English speaking owners who have purchased properties in France financed by a mortgage with a French bank. Owners can no longer pay mo... -
Why must owners pay eviction penalty in case of termination of commercial lease ?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL REAL PROPERTY DISPUTES IN FRANCE
Under French law, a landlord must rent a commercial premise (a shop, a factory, a restaurant), under a commercial lease (“BAIL COMMERCIAL”); for a minimum mandatory duration of...
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what is the duration of French commercial leases “bail commercial” when signed with the operator of a tourist residence “residence de tourisme” ?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL REAL PROPERTY DISPUTES IN FRANCE
Commercial leases “bail commercial” are intended to organise the occupation of a commercial premises (a shop, a factory, a restaurant). They must not be confused with professio...
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how to terminate a commercial lease « bail commercial » ?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL REAL PROPERTY DISPUTES IN FRANCE
Under French Commercial Code “Code de Commerce” commercial leases are signed for a minimum period of 9 years. Except special circumstances (see below) owners cannot terminate...
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Can a bank be sued for professional negligence by granting a mortgage to a consumer?
Published on : 19/05/2025 19 May May 05 2025Firm newsFirm news / INTERNATIONAL REAL PROPERTY DISPUTES IN FRANCE
It is case law that a bank must warn the borrower/consumer about the financial risk resulting from a loan. A bank must notably warn the consumer about the risk of over-indebted...