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Updated on Monday 13 June 2022

The Notarised document or Administrator deed

An administrative act is a legal act subject to administrative law, the litigation of which is the responsibility of the administrative judge. Mayors and presidents of local authorities may use real estate acquisitions in a development or road project, either in administrative form or by notarial deed.

Updated on Wednesday 12 April 2023

Ownerless real estate and vacant successions

Since 2004, municipalities have been able to assume ownership of real estate presumed to be ownerless. Taxes are no longer paid for this type of property.

Updated on Wednesday 8 January 2025

Country lanes

The rural road has three cumulative criteria: it belongs to the communes, is assigned to the use of the public, and is not classified as communal way. It benefits from a particular legal regime.

Updated on Friday 13 December 2024

Burial plots

A burial plot is a piece of land in a cemetery that a commune may decide to grant to someone wishing to establish a grave for him/herself and his/her children or successors.

Updated on Thursday 25 July 2024

Privatisation of public domain

Decommissioning ceases the use of government-owned property, local communities and public institutions or other public entities. Decommissioning brings the good out of the public domain.

Updated on Thursday 16 May 2024

Land reserved for public facilities

Reserved land is designated when local development plans are adopted or revised.

Updated on Tuesday 29 October 2024

Buildings in a very poor state of repair

When a building is a danger to the safety of occupants, neighbors or passersby, the mayor (or the prefect of police in Paris) can initiate a risk of proceedings against the owner to take the necessary measures

Updated on Friday 29 November 2024

Renting to associations

The French General Code of Public Property states that a private person/entity occupying the public domain is liable to pay a fee for use of public property (redevance domaniale).

Updated on Wednesday 20 November 2024

Selling or renting property to businesses

Economic aid and public property: French and EU legal obligations to ensure free competition and transparency.

Updated on Friday 13 December 2024

Designated development zones

Designated development zones are areas which a dedicated public authority or body decides to develop.