I. – The statutory auditor certifies the annual accounts of the real estate investment trust. In accordance with conditions laid down by decree of the Conseil d’Etat, he shall prepare a report for the general meeting of the open-ended real estate investment company or the management company of the real estate investment fund, as the case may be, on the merger, contribution in kind, distribution of interim dividends, demerger, dissolution and liquidation of the undertaking for collective real estate investment.
In accordance with the conditions laid down by decree of the Conseil d’Etat, it shall certify, prior to publication or distribution, the accuracy of the periodic information referred to in article L. 214-53.
II. – The provisions of article L. 214-24-53 apply under the same conditions to the auditor of the undertaking for collective real estate investment.