Caroline
Lawyer · Paris, France
- 238 cases handled · 8 in this service
- 17+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, French
- Law, University of Paris II - Panthéon Assas
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4.79(8 reviews)
Co-ownership in France most often takes the form of indivision: two or more people own the same house, flat or plot together, each with a share, and none owns a particular room or part. Joint ownership of this kind arises after an inheritance, when a couple buys without a marriage contract, or when family and friends buy a holiday home together. This page covers co-ownership disputes and termination — sortie d'indivision, the way out of shared ownership. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Co-ownership Termination”. The French word copropriété, which looks like a translation, means something else: a building divided into flats, with a managing agent and owners' meetings.
Who pays the property tax, the insurance and the repairs; whether the house may be let; and what a co-owner who lives there alone owes the others (an indemnité d'occupation). A written agreement between the co-owners (convention d'indivision) can settle these rules in advance. The rules on indivision have been adjusted more than once; a lawyer confirms the current ones.
The lawyer explains each co-owner's rights in English, values the options, negotiates a buy-out or a sale and, when talks fail, brings the case to court. Related pages: inheritance, divorce and property sale.
Often yes, but not overnight: through a majority sale authorised by the court, or through a court division that may end in an auction.
The sale of the shared property, usually by auction, when it cannot be divided in kind and the co-owners cannot agree.
As a rule, a co-owner with exclusive use owes the others compensation for it, settled when the indivision ends.
No. Indivision is shared ownership of a whole property; copropriété is ownership of a flat in a building. Disputes with a building's managing agent belong to property rights and disputes.
A division carries a registration duty, and a sale can create a taxable gain; see capital gains tax.
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I am hugely grateful to the lawyer for the support he gave me through the recent sale of my house, which turned out to be complicated. More than once it seemed the deal could collapse because of obstacles from outside, yet his persistence and practical approach proved invaluable. Whatever the hour, even around midnight, he was working to keep things moving and answering my many questions with patience and expertise. His professionalism renewed my trust in the legal process, and he was by far the most efficient solicitor I could have had. He handled absolutely everything from the first step to the last, with great knowledge and helpfulness. Without his work I would still own a Spanish property I no longer wanted, which was causing me a great deal of stress and worry.
This service put me in touch with the lawyer. My separation is a very messy one, and I needed a lawyer I could rely on. He has paid close attention to my case and steered me in the right direction. Unlike most of the lawyers I contacted earlier, he began work straight away and, importantly, has always kept communication open. The case is far from over, but I am fairly sure he will carry it through to the end.
I spent almost a year working with the lawyer on buying out my former partner's share of the home we owned together. Right away I was impressed by how quickly she replied and how much she cared about my case. It was a very challenging matter, yet she grasped the legal intricacies and explained complicated points clearly and patiently. She kept a high level of professionalism, updated me at each stage and left me feeling supported and well advised. Her command of property law was evident, and the case ended successfully. What set her apart was her personal approach and real commitment to my best interests; I trusted her abilities and am grateful for her guidance from beginning to end. I highly recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance, as her expertise and professionalism make her stand out in her field.
The lawyer knew what had to be done, and I felt very confident in her approach. She organised the power of attorney, all in a single day. Eventually she reached my wife and, despite plenty of obstacles, got my house onto the market. I am certain no other Spanish lawyer could have done better.
He gave informed advice, described the different options and indicated the costs of each. Very professional, and I am very satisfied.
The lawyer was responsive, quick to get back to me and professional.
Good value for money and able to explain and provide appropriate solutions. Did not push for court even though it would have been more financially rewarding. Excellent assistance.
The lawyer was very responsive and began advising me as soon as I made my first contact. She understands you well, being French and also well versed in English, so there was no trouble understanding her. With her sound advice I was able to make informed decisions. Her fees are reasonable, and she explains things to you very well before you engage her. She has been very professional in every respect. She is very smart, and her own reflection on her work is the only way for her to improve further.
The lawyer was extremely helpful to us. We had been struggling with my father's estate for years without getting anywhere, and he resolved everything quickly and efficiently. We are completely satisfied with the outcome.
Brilliant lawyer, for whom nothing was too much trouble. Others had advised me that my issue could not be fixed, yet she resolved it. I am truly grateful for her hard work, and I am very satisfied with the result.
He was knowledgeable, responsive and competent, and a great communicator in perfect English. A pleasure.
Very helpful advice, with a clear explanation of the right course of action.