Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 611 of the French Civil Code

The usufructuary by particular title is not liable for the debts on which the land is mortgaged: if he is forced to pay them, he has his recourse against the owner, except as provided in Article 1020, under the heading “Gifts inter vivos and wills”.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 611

L’usufruitier à titre particulier n’est pas tenu des dettes auxquelles le fonds est hypothéqué : s’il est forcé de les payer, il a son recours contre le propriétaire, sauf ce qui est dit à l’article 1020, au titre ” Des donations entre vifs et des testaments “.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.