{"id":2742,"date":"2024-07-15T16:04:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T14:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/?p=2742"},"modified":"2024-07-15T16:04:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T14:04:12","slug":"the-new-squat-procedure-a-lawyers-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/index.php\/en\/2024\/07\/15\/the-new-squat-procedure-a-lawyers-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The new squat procedure: a lawyer&rsquo;s comprehensive guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"avatar-gutter ng-tns-c2927656745-43 ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"resize-observable\"><span style=\"color: #282828;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 14.4px;\">Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"response-container-content ng-tns-c2927656745-43\">\n<div class=\"response-content ng-tns-c2927656745-43\">\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:299\"><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Since the law of July 27, 2023, known as the \u00ab\u00a0anti-squatting\u00a0\u00bb law, the procedure for evicting squatters has been simplified and accelerated. This new system aims to better protect owner-occupiers and landlords against illegal occupation of their property. Don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact us if you&rsquo;d like to start a squatter eviction procedure, whether in Nice or anywhere else in France.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:299\"><span style=\"color: #282828;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2740 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Procedure-de-squat-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Procedure-de-squat-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Procedure-de-squat-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Procedure-de-squat-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Procedure-de-squat-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Procedure-de-squat-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Procedure-de-squat.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\"><strong>1. Applicable legislation and case law<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">In France, there are a number of legal texts governing the rights and obligations of tenants or occupants without right or title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Law of July 6, 1989: This fundamental piece of real estate legislation establishes the principle of the inviolability of the home, and lays down the conditions for the eviction of unauthorized occupants. This law specifies in detail the landlord&rsquo;s obligations when initiating eviction proceedings, whether based on non-payment of rent or sale of the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"9:1-13:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:146\"><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Law of July 27, 2023: This law amended article 38 of the 1989 law, creating an \u00ab\u00a0accelerated eviction procedure\u00a0\u00bb for squats. Indeed, a large part of the population, and in particular landlords, rightly felt that certain \u00ab\u00a0professional\u00a0\u00bb squatters were abusing the legitimate protections of the 1989 law. This law is therefore intended to speed up the procedure when it is clear that a person has entered a dwelling without any contract or right to it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:146\"><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Article 222-4 of the French Penal Code: This article penalizes entering and remaining in someone else&rsquo;s home without right or title. This offence characterizes squatting. It is essential in the fast-track procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:146\"><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Jurisprudence of the Cour de cassation: The Cour de cassation has issued several important rulings on the notion of squatting and the obligations that may be imposed on landlords.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\"><strong>2. The procedure for evicting squatters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\"><strong>2.1 Standard procedure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">The classic procedure for evicting a squatter involves two stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Summary proceedings: The owner or landlord must summon the squatter to appear before the Summary Jurisdiction Judge (Juge des r\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9s) of the judicial court in the location of the squatted dwelling. The judge can then order the squatter&rsquo;s eviction without delay, even if the squatter has not been heard. In Nice, it takes between 4 and 6 months to obtain an eviction order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Enforcing the eviction order: Once the eviction order has been issued, the owner or landlord can call in a bailiff to have the squatter evicted. A further two months must elapse after the summons to vacate has been issued. You will then have to wait for authorization from the Prefecture to obtain the assistance of the forces of law and order. Finally, it is impossible to carry out this procedure during the winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Court proceedings are certainly effective, as they very often lead to a judgment evicting the squatter. However, it can be particularly long and costly for the owner. It takes a minimum of 6 months, and can take up to 2 or 3 years in the event of appeals against decisions and appeals by the occupants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #282828;\">2.2 Accelerated procedure<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">The accelerated procedure for evicting squatters is reserved for owner-occupiers and lessors who have demonstrated :<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Be the legitimate owner of the occupied property<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Illegal occupation by a squatter <\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #282828;\">The filing of a detailed complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">The lawyer is responsible for preparing the squatter eviction file. He assists his client in drafting the complaint, which must comply with specific formalities, and enlists the help of a court commissioner to establish the squatting. Finally, he will apply to the Prefecture for eviction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">This procedure is more uncertain, as it depends on the Prefecture&rsquo;s assessment. On the other hand, it is much faster, as eviction can take place after 3 or 4 months, depending on the Prefecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #282828;\">3. Key points to remember<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">The new procedure for evicting squatters is faster than the conventional procedure.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #282828;\">The accelerated procedure is reserved for landlords who have lodged a complaint and demonstrated unlawful occupation.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #282828;\">A lawyer is recommended for all types of squatter eviction procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #282828;\">4. Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">The law of July 27, 2023 has strengthened the rights of owner-occupiers and landlords with regard to squatters. It is important for lawyers to be aware of the new legal and jurisprudential provisions applicable to the eviction of squatters, so that they can best advise their clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">You can consult the law of July 6, 1989 by following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/loda\/id\/JORFTEXT000000509310\">this link.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #282828;\">Please do not hesitate to contact <a href=\"https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/index.php\/en\/home\/\">the firm<\/a> if you have any questions on this subject or wish to initiate any of these procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Since the law of July 27, 2023, known as the \u00ab\u00a0anti-squatting\u00a0\u00bb law, the procedure for evicting squatters has been simplified and accelerated. This new system aims to better protect owner-occupiers and landlords against illegal occupation of their property. 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