By Raphaël MORENON
15 July 2025
When assets are held jointly, whether as a result of inheritance, divorce or joint acquisition, debt management can quickly become a source of complexity and conflict. For creditors, identifying the right debtor and the assets that can be seized is a major challenge. Although joint ownership has no legal personality, it has its own liabilities, distinct from those of the joint owners. French law therefore provides a specific and particularly effective mechanism for joint tenancy creditors: the right of levy. Understanding this prerogative is essential if you are to secure the recovery of your debt. This article is part of a study of the general framework of the rights and obligations of joint tenancy creditors, focusing on this priority right to payment. The concept of 'levy' in joint ownership: a special meaning In the everyday language of inheritance and property law, the...
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