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Seizure of movable property from a third party: procedure, obligations and risks for the third party holder
By Raphaël MORENON14 September 2025Third-party repossession: what are your rights and obligations? Protect yourself from financial risks and understand the procedure without complex jargon.
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> The practice of seizing propertyA practical, chronological and exhaustive study of the implementation of a property seizure procedure.
We put all our expertise to work to achieve a simple objective: to prevent a property seizure.
Identifying inland waterway vessels: registration and measurement
For many people, navigating the rivers and canals of France in their own barge, houseboat or self-propelled transport vessel is a dream or a professional reality. However, beyond the pleasure of navigation or commercial imperatives, river boats have a very specific legal status...River and lake insurance: the essential guide to protected navigation
Navigating France's rivers, canals and lakes offers unique opportunities, whether for transporting goods or for pleasure. Although inland navigation is often considered less dangerous than maritime navigation, it is not without its risks. Technical problems,...Ownership and transfer of a river boat
At first glance, the purchase or sale of an inland waterway vessel, whether a houseboat, a converted former motor vessel or a goods transport unit, may seem to fall under the classic rules for the sale of movable property. However, the legal reality is more nuanced. While the French Code...Security interests in river vessels: liens and mortgages
Acquiring, maintaining or operating an inland waterway vessel often represents a substantial investment. To finance these operations, recourse to credit is frequent. Conversely, many professionals (suppliers, repairers, crews, port authorities, etc.) may hold debts relating to the operation of the boat. How can lenders guarantee repayment?...Seizure of the boat: enforcement measures and protection of the creditor
When a debtor fails to honour his financial commitments, the creditor has legal means at his disposal to recover the debt. If the debtor is the owner of a valuable asset, such as an inland waterway vessel, this asset may be subject to specific procedures known as enforcement measures. French law, supplemented by other...The legal status of inland waterway vessels: what you need to know
Whether it's a barge fitted out for habitation, a hotel boat navigating the canals or a self-propelled vehicle transporting goods, the river boat occupies a unique place in our landscape and in our law. Often perceived as a simple means of transport or an original place to live, it has a unique place in our...The electronic one-stop shop: the new compulsory gateway for business formalities
Setting up, changing or even closing down a business in France has often been seen as an administrative headache. Multiple forms, varied contacts, uncertain deadlines... a real headache for many entrepreneurs. In an attempt to remedy this complexity, a major reform has been implemented. Since...The agricultural integration contract: definition, nature and key obligations
Integration is a growing economic reality in French agriculture. For many farmers, this means structuring their relationships with those downstream in the supply chain, particularly processing and marketing companies. While this type of organisation can provide outlets and a degree of security, it also raises a number of issues...Protecting your river boat: everything you need to know about hull insurance
Your boat, whether it's a transport barge, a canal boat or a tourist cruiser, is much more than just a means of transport. It is often a major investment, or even your main working tool. Protecting it from the vagaries of navigation...River freight transport: how do you insure your cargo?
Qu'est-ce que la freinte de route ? Définition juridique La freinte de route est un concept juridique central dans le transport de marchandises, y compris par voie fluviale. Le Code des transports la définit précisément dans le contrat type « au tonnage » (annexe à l'article D4451-3) : « Toute…
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