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Article 1642-1 of the French Civil Code

The seller of a building to be constructed may not be relieved, either before acceptance of the work or before the expiry of a period of one month after the purchaser takes possession, of construction defects or defects in conformity that are then apparent.

There will be no grounds for rescinding the contract or reducing the price if the seller undertakes to repair.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1642-1

Le vendeur d’un immeuble à construire ne peut être déchargé, ni avant la réception des travaux, ni avant l’expiration d’un délai d’un mois après la prise de possession par l’acquéreur, des vices de construction ou des défauts de conformité alors apparents.

Il n’y aura pas lieu à résolution du contrat ou à diminution du prix si le vendeur s’oblige à réparer.

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