One-year deadline between provisional and final reception

The one-year deadline between the provisional and the final reception is the cornerstone of the Breyne Law system. It allows the buyer to live in the property and detect defects that were not visible at delivery.

1. Starting point

The clock starts on the signing date of the minutes of the provisional reception, not at physical takeover.

2. Incompressible duration

It is a public order minimum. Any clause shortening this period is null. However, it can be extended if significant reservations remain.

3. Practical consequences

During these 12 months, report any new defect in writing. Without formal reporting, the final reception extinguishes remedies for visible defects.

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