Baux commerciaux
Who Can Sign a French Commercial Lease? Capacity & Authority
The commercial lease statute says nothing about who has capacity to sign. French general civil law fills the gap — and the rules are detailed. A lease signed by…
Using Premises According to the Lease Destination in France: What Tenants Must Know
Under French law, a commercial tenant must use their premises strictly in accordance with the permitted use clause in the lease — not in accordance with how the…
Promises to Lease in French Commercial Law: Binding Effect & Enforceability
A promise to lease commercial premises in France is not an agreement in principle. Once validly concluded, the promisor’s commitment is definitive: since 2021 t…
Statute of Limitations in French Commercial Lease Litigation
French commercial lease law operates on two parallel prescription tracks. Actions founded on the commercial lease statute run out in two years. Actions grounded…
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