Search for Irishman who has left French home abandoned for 22 years Property is to be demolished following a court order as it is starting to fall down onto the street
5% rise in home insurance but wide variations across France Highest average cost is in the south-west due to weather phenomena
More French communes declared as 2022 drought natural disaster zones People affected now have one month to declare any property damage to their insurer
news Pics: giant hailstones batter French village, two people injured Homes and vehicles damaged as hail tears through roofs and smashes greenhouse windows
Fresh details emerge about cost and impact of French earthquake More than 5,000 buildings were damaged in the quake in June and the cost of repairs could be as high as €350million, it has emerged
Southern France on storms alert a day after hail hits Gard and Hérault Hail up to 2cm in diameter caused damage to cars and vines on Tuesday. Storms are expected to hit again on Wednesday
Support for French drought damage bill ‘a good start’ An association representing homeowners whose properties were damaged by drought has welcomed a bill which would reform the insurance system
MPs back compensating homeowners in France for drought damage Over ten million homes are sited in at-risk zones
Neighbours are not liable for storm damage in France Partner article: A reader's question answered on whether a French property owner is eligible for compensation available from a neighbour after storm damage
French property: Who is responsible for the upkeep of a shared wall? Partner article: Shared wall upkeep should be split fairly with neighbours, unless it has been damaged by one of the parties or one of the people wants to sell it off
Photos: Tornado, huge hailstones and floods in France weather chaos A tornado, hailstones the size of tennis balls, and roads looking more like rivers are among the phenomena seen this weekend, as thunderstorm alerts remain in place
France investigates if 5.4 earthquake caused by humans Scientists are investigating whether a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that hit France last week may have been caused by human quarrying activity.
New owner must pay old owner’s damage A new flat owner has had to pay damages to an upstairs neighbour for work done by the previous owner after a court judgment from the Cour de Cassation.
Burkini ban mayor is told to pay damages A mayor who banned the burkini from his commune’s swimming pool has been ordered to pay damages after several legal challenges. Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed