French Civil Code
In forceWithout prejudice to other rights the registration of which is provided for by the provisions of this code, other codes or civil legislation applicable to Mayotte, the following are registered in the land register, for the purposes of opposability to third parties:
1° The following rights in rem in immovable property:
a) Immovable property;
b) Usufruct of the same property established by the will of man;
c) Use and habitation;
d) Emphyteusis, governed by the provisions of articles L. 451-1 to L. 451-12 of the Code rural et de la pêche maritime;
e) Surface area;
f) Easements;
g) Pledge of real estate;
h) Real right resulting from a title of occupation of the public domain of the State or one of its public establishments issued pursuant to the Code du domaine de l'Etat et des collectivités publiques applicable to Mayotte;
i) Liens and mortgages ;
2° Leases for a term of more than twelve years and, even for a lease of lesser duration, receipts or assignments for a term equivalent to three years' unmatured rent or tenancy;
3° Rights subject to publication under 1° and 2°, resulting from deeds or decisions recording or pronouncing the resolution, revocation, annulment or rescission of an agreement or disposition mortis causa.
However, easements that derive from the natural situation of the premises or that are established by law are exempt from publicity.
