January 9, 2023
When selling a property let under the provisions of the Act of 6 July 1989, the owner may sell the property whether it is occupied or vacant. In such cases, the owner is required to serve a notice of termination on the tenant, in accordance with the prescribed formalities and time limits.
A notice to vacate constitutes an offer to sell to the tenant. Consequently, the tenant may purchase the property and exercise a right of pre-emption, subject to specific procedural requirements.
14 Pyramides Notaires outlines the conditions for exercising the right of pre-emption by a residential tenant holding a tenancy agreement governed by the Act of 6 July 1989.
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