Cluster info · Final reception
Refusing final reception: when and how?
Refusing final reception is a strong legal act. Poorly justified, it can backfire on the buyer through tacit reception. Here are the strict conditions to follow.
1. Legitimate grounds
Major reservations not lifted, substantial new defects, non-compliance with contractual undertakings. Minor defects do not justify a refusal.
2. Formal procedure
Refusal notified by registered mail with a precise list of the reservations not lifted, within the contractual deadline. No oral refusal, no mere failure to attend.
3. Follow-up to refusal
The builder must lift the reservations within a new deadline. Failing that, formal notice then court proceedings.
Before any refusal, consult an expert to validate your move.
Common questions
Can one refuse for a minor defect?
No. Only substantial defects justify refusing final reception.
Are formalities required?
Yes: written reasoned refusal by registered mail, listing the reservations not lifted.