French Commercial code
In forceI. - The provisions of this chapter apply to leases of buildings or premises in which a business is operated, whether or not the business belongs either to a trader or industrialist registered in the Trade and Companies Register, or to the head of a company in the trades and crafts sector registered in the National Register of Companies, whether or not performing commercial acts, and in addition:
1° To leases of premises or buildings ancillary to the operation of a business when their deprivation is such as to compromise the operation of the business and they belong to the owner of the premises or building where the main establishment is located. If there is more than one owner, the ancillary premises must have been leased in full view of the lessor with a view to the joint use;
2° To leases of bare land on which have been built - either before or after the lease - buildings for commercial, industrial or craft use, provided that these buildings have been erected or operated with the express consent of the owner.
II. - If the business is operated under a management lease pursuant to Chapter IV of this Title, the owner of the business nevertheless benefits from these provisions without having to provide proof of registration in the Trade and Companies Register or the National Register of Companies as a business in the trades and crafts sector.
III. - If the lease is granted to several lessees or joint tenants, the operator of the business or craft business benefits from the provisions of this chapter, even if his joint lessees or joint tenants who do not operate the business are not registered in the Trade and Companies Register or in the National Register of Companies as a business in the trade and craft sector.
In the event of the death of the leaseholder, these same provisions apply to his heirs or successors who, although not operating a business or craft business, apply to maintain their successor's registration for the purposes of his succession.
