Droit de la Famille

If, in order to challenge the demarcation of

📅 Décision du 19 March 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation

Where a co-owner may rely on the fact that a plan annexed to the description of division (état descriptif de division) supplementing the co-ownership regulations (règlement de copropriété) was not prepared by a chartered surveyor (géomètre-expert) in order to challenge the demarcation of land rights arising therefrom, the irregularity of the conditions in which such a plan was drawn up has no bearing on the validity of the co-ownership regulations, which it falls to the court to assess in the light of the statutory conditions for the formation of the co-ownership

Landmark decision: Court of Cassation • No. 24-13.829 • 2026-03-19 • View the decision →

This decision provides important insight into your family and property rights. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

Where a co-owner may rely on the fact that a plan annexed to the description of division (état descriptif de division) supplementing the co-ownership regulations (règlement de copropriété) was not prepared by a chartered surveyor (géomètre-expert) in order to challenge the demarcation of land rights arising therefrom, the irregularity of the conditions in which such a plan was drawn up has no bearing on the validity of the co-ownership regulations, which it falls to the court to assess in the light of the statutory conditions for the formation of the co-ownership

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

  • Strictly observe the statutory time limits for bringing a challenge
  • Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, legal instruments, correspondence)
  • Plan ahead: preventive advice is always less costly than a dispute

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Informations juridiques

  • Numéro: 24-13.829
  • Juridiction: Cour de cassation
  • Date de décision: 19 mars 2026

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