Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 763 of the French Civil Code

If, at the time of death, the successor spouse actually occupies, as his or her principal dwelling, a dwelling belonging to the spouses or wholly dependent on the succession, he or she has by right, for one year, the free enjoyment of this dwelling, as well as the furniture, included in the succession, which furnishes it.

If his dwelling was secured by means of a lease or a dwelling belonging in undivided part to the deceased, the rents or the occupancy indemnity shall be reimbursed to him by the succession during the year, as and when they are paid.

The rights provided for in this article are deemed to be direct effects of the marriage and not inheritance rights.

This article is of public order.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 763

Si, à l’époque du décès, le conjoint successible occupe effectivement, à titre d’habitation principale, un logement appartenant aux époux ou dépendant totalement de la succession, il a de plein droit, pendant une année, la jouissance gratuite de ce logement, ainsi que du mobilier, compris dans la succession, qui le garnit.

Si son habitation était assurée au moyen d’un bail à loyer ou d’un logement appartenant pour partie indivise au défunt, les loyers ou l’indemnité d’occupation lui en seront remboursés par la succession pendant l’année, au fur et à mesure de leur acquittement.

Les droits prévus au présent article sont réputés effets directs du mariage et non droits successoraux.

Le présent article est d’ordre public.

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.