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Nicolas Gosselin
Published on November 25, 2024 at 1:35 p.m.
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After a long legal standoffMrs. C. won the right to stay in her social housing located in the Bordeaux metropolis, thanks to a decision of the court of cassation fell on October 10, 2024, thatBordeaux news was able to consult recently.
Since the death of his mother in September 2019, the lessor Bordeaux Métropole Aquitanis wanted kick him out of this four room and even won his case before the Bordeaux Court of Appeal on May 22, 2023.
Aquitanis refused the lease transfer and wanted to evict him
Disagreeing with this court decision, the tenant filed a cassation appeal and the court ruled in her favour.
Indeed, the social landlord refused the transfer of the lease for her benefit, believing that she could not claim it and therefore had it summoned for expulsion et payment of occupation compensation until he leaves the premises.
The Court of Cassation recalled, during the public hearing on October 10, that “upon the death of the tenant, the rental contract is transferred to the descendants who had lived with him for at least one year on the date of death”.
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The Court of Cassation rules in favor of the tenant
In addition, the court adds “that such a transfer is applicable to housing belonging to low-income housing organizations, provided that the beneficiary descendant meets the conditions of allocation and that the housing is adapted to the size of the household” .
And in this case, the four-room apartment was occupied by Mrs. K. and her daughter, two people, but since the death of the mother, Mrs. C.’s father now lives there.
“The accommodation is therefore now inhabited in the same conditions as before the death of the lease holder, the adaptation condition being, consequently, fulfilled”, concludes the court of cassation, which therefore overturned and annulled the decision of justice of the court of appeal.
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**What are the primary concerns or questions that viewers concerned with affordability and access to housing might have about this court case and its implications?**
## World Today News: Social Housing Rights in FEocus
**Guests:**
* **Ms. Sophie Moreau:** Housing Rights Advocate, Bordeaux Association for Tenant Rights.
* **Mr. Jean-Pierre Dubois:** Legal Expert specializing in Commercial and Residential Leases.
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we delve into a significant legal case regarding social housing rights in Bordeaux. A decision by the Court of Cassation has highlighted crucial aspects of lease transfer upon the death of a tenant. We’re joined by Ms. Sophie Moreau, a housing rights advocate, and Mr. Jean-Pierre Dubois, a legal expert, to discuss the complexities of this case and its broader implications.
**Section 1: Understanding the Case**
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Moreau, could you provide our viewers with a concise overview of the situation faced by Mrs. C? What were the key arguments presented by both sides?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Dubois, what specific legal principles did the Court of Cassation rely upon in its decision?
**Section 2: Implication for Social Housing Policies**
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Moreau, this case sheds light on the potential vulnerability of families who live in social housing upon the death of a tenant. What are your thoughts on the existing policies surrounding lease transfers in social housing, and do they adequately protect the rights of beneficiaries?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Dubois, in terms of legal precedent, does this decision by the Court of Cassation set a new standard for future cases involving lease transfers in social housing?
**Section 3: Broader Societal Impact**
* **Interviewer:** This case touches upon the crucial issue of affordable housing, which is a concern for many communities. Ms. Moreau, what impact do you think this decision might have on public discourse surrounding social housing policies and the right to housing?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Dubois, beyond legal repercussions, what are the potential social implications of this ruling? Could it lead to changes in how social landlords approach lease transfers?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Moreau, what steps can be taken to ensure that vulnerable individuals and families residing in social housing have clearer legal pathways to secure their homes in the event of a tenant’s passing?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Dubois, what advice would you offer to both landlords and tenants regarding lease agreements and succession planning in social housing?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you, Ms. Moreau and Mr. Dubois, for sharing your insights on this important issue. The case of Mrs. C. serves as a reminder of the complex legal and social dimensions of housing rights. By continuing to engage in dialog and advocating for just policies, we can strive to create a more equitable and secure housing landscape for all.
