In the absence of the occupant of the premises or if the occupant refuses access to the premises, the enforcement agent may only enter the premises in the presence of the mayor of the municipality, a municipal councillor or a municipal official delegated by the mayor for this purpose, a police or gendarmerie authority required to be present during the operations or, failing this, two witnesses of full age who are not in the service of either the creditor or the enforcement agent.
The furniture may be opened under the same conditions.