Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article L145-20 of the French Commercial code

Where the rebuilt building, under the conditions provided for in Article L. 145-17, has a larger surface area than the original building, the right of priority is limited to premises with a surface area equivalent to that of the premises previously occupied or likely to meet the same commercial needs as the latter.

Where the reconstructed building does not allow all the occupants to be relocated, preference is given to the tenants holding the oldest leases who have made known their intention to occupy the premises.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article L145-20

Lorsque l’immeuble reconstruit, dans les conditions prévues à l’article L. 145-17, possède une superficie supérieure à celle de l’immeuble primitif, le droit de priorité est limité à des locaux possédant une superficie équivalente à celle des locaux précédemment occupés ou susceptibles de satisfaire aux mêmes besoins commerciaux que ces derniers.

Lorsque l’immeuble reconstruit ne permet pas la réinstallation de tous les occupants, la préférence est accordée aux locataires titulaires des baux les plus anciens qui ont fait connaître leur intention d’occuper les lieux.

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.