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Article 624 of the French Civil Code

If the usufruct is established over a building only, and that building is destroyed by fire or other accident, or collapses from disrepair, the usufructuary will have no right to enjoy either the soil or the materials.

If the usufruct were established over an estate of which the building formed part, the usufructuary would enjoy both the soil and the materials.

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Article 624

Si l’usufruit n’est établi que sur un bâtiment, et que ce bâtiment soit détruit par un incendie ou autre accident, ou qu’il s’écroule de vétusté, l’usufruitier n’aura le droit de jouir ni du sol ni des matériaux.

Si l’usufruit était établi sur un domaine dont le bâtiment faisait partie, l’usufruitier jouirait du sol et des matériaux.

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