The lessor has the right to refuse to renew the lease in order to construct or rebuild the existing building, subject to paying the evicted tenant the eviction compensation provided for in article L. 145-14.
The same applies to carrying out work requiring the evacuation of premises included in a sector or perimeter provided for in articles L. 313-4 and L. 313-4-2 of the town planning code and authorised or prescribed under the conditions provided for in said articles.
However, the lessor may avoid payment of this compensation by offering the evicted lessee premises corresponding to his needs and possibilities, situated in an equivalent location.
If this is the case, the lessee receives compensation for the temporary loss of use and the loss in value of the business. He is also reimbursed for his normal removal and moving-in expenses.
When the lessor invokes the benefit of this article, he must, in the act refusing renewal or in the notice of termination, refer to the provisions of paragraph 3 and specify the new rental conditions. The tenant must, within a period of three months, either make his acceptance known by extrajudicial act or by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, or refer the matter to the competent court under the conditions provided for in article L. 145-58.
If the parties only disagree on the terms of the new lease, these are set in accordance with the procedure provided for in l’article L. 145-56.