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Naturist village condemned by Bordeaux court for having too many people

Three residents of France’s largest naturist village say it is becoming too crowded

No state payout for requisitioned homes built illegally in France

Properties built without permission do ‘not retain right’ to expropriation compensation, states new court ruling

SEE: Briton’s French chateau extensions demolished as not authorised

15-year court battle results in state pulling down buildings and sending a €140,000 bill for the work

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One partner’s debt can cause joint home to be seized in France

The effects of a couple's marriage regime were highlighted by a recent case in France's top appeal court

Man does not have to pay for renovations as no quote signed in France

Court rules that payment is not due for the completed works even though he had paid a deposit

Buyers lose case over ‘banned’ loft conversion in France

They wanted compensation from seller, who did not inform them that the loft had been renovated despite sales deed saying it could not be done

Home sale in France annulled as visible faults not stressed at viewing

The estate agent should have informed buyers of issues even if they were clearly noticeable, court rules

Chimney sweep not at fault for later fire in French home

The tradesman had not informed property owners of a safety issue with chimney during a check

Sellers responsible for DIY defects in French home after sale

A seller is liable to pay compensation if completed works are later found to be faulty, confirms court

Workers in France can now earn holiday days during sick leave

Court rules that right is retroactive, leaving employers concerned over a flurry of potential claims

Murder trial reopened in France 70 years after first conviction

The controversial case has been the subject of legal battles for decades

French court rules on tradesmen and faulty materials for renovations

Our property ‘round-up’ also looks at new tests to limit drought damage to homes and a big rise in bedbug infestations

Landlord held responsible by French court for squatter’s fall in flat

The victim, who had not paid rent for more than two years, was hospitalised when a rusty guard rail broke in the property

French high court orders Merck to pay €3.3m to Levothyrox victims

The court found that the lab had committed ‘a fault’ in the final ruling on a case that dates back to 2017

French toddler Fañch permitted Breton spelling of name

A Breton toddler named Fañch has been officially allowed to keep the “ñ” on his name, after the French Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that it was legal.

Cour de cassation

Naturist village condemned by Bordeaux court for having too many people

No state payout for requisitioned homes built illegally in France

SEE: Briton’s French chateau extensions demolished as not authorised

One partner’s debt can cause joint home to be seized in France

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French residency cards and obligatory new language tests: list of online resources to help

What are the rules for burning garden waste in France in 2025?

Where are tiger mosquitoes in France as presence increases, and what to do about them

Error leaves 75,000 vehicles uninsured in France (drivers unaware)

Map shows location of new toll barrier-free motorways in France (attention you still need to pay)

Older drivers in France increasingly want to maintain road skills

What is the best way to deal with ‘stink bugs’ in our French home?

Man does not have to pay for renovations as no quote signed in France

Buyers lose case over ‘banned’ loft conversion in France

Home sale in France annulled as visible faults not stressed at viewing

Chimney sweep not at fault for later fire in French home

Sellers responsible for DIY defects in French home after sale

Workers in France can now earn holiday days during sick leave

Murder trial reopened in France 70 years after first conviction

French court rules on tradesmen and faulty materials for renovations

Landlord held responsible by French court for squatter’s fall in flat

French high court orders Merck to pay €3.3m to Levothyrox victims

Will in French ‘not valid’ if foreign writer does not speak language

Claiming for delayed flights easier under new French law

French farmer’s long fight against Monsanto draws to close

French toddler Fañch permitted Breton spelling of name

Estate agent wins fee case

New owner must pay old owner’s damage

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