Can a usufructuary compel the bare owner to undertake major repairs?

For reference: unless a different arrangement is specified, articles 605 and 606 of the Civil Code outline how responsibilities for repairs are divided between the bare owner and the usufructuary. Major repairs, such as those to the structural walls or entire roofs, fall to the bare owner, while the usufructuary…
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Under a future protection mandate established by the notary of my father (who has since been diagnosed with Alzheimer's), I have become his agent. Is it possible for me to account for my management to my own notary?

No. When the mandate is established in authentic form, the law requires the agent to render his accounts and all "useful supporting documents" to the drafting notary of said mandate (article 491 of the Civil Code).
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Following the death of my father, I became the bare owner of a property and my mother the usufructuary. Should I declare the value of this bare ownership for my real estate wealth tax?

Yes. When the division (existence of a usufruct and bare ownership) results from a death and the exercise by the surviving spouse of their legal rights, Article 968 paragraph 2, 1° of the General Tax Code specifies that the value of the bare ownership must be included in the calculation…
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I have lost my property deed, and I do not remember either the name of the notary or the address of the notary office. How can I obtain a copy?

In such a case, you should approach the territorially competent land registration service. By completing certain formalities (filling out CERFA forms n° 3233SD and n° 3236 SD), you can obtain a copy of your property deed (which will include the name of the notary who drafted the act).
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My mother had a future protection mandate drafted by her notary and appointed me as the agent. Unfortunately, she passed away before the mandate was activated. I am her sole heir. Can I use this mandate to retrieve funds (15,000 euros) ...

... from her bank accounts? No. The future protection mandate ceases to apply upon the death of the person to be protected (article 483 2° of the Civil Code). You should consult a notary to establish a certificate of heirship that will allow you to recover your mother's liquid assets…
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I wish to rent a parking space. The agency indicates that in case of termination, I must give three months' notice. If I am transferred for work, can I claim a reduction of this period?

No. The rental of a parking space does not fall under the provisions of Article 15 of the July 6, 1989, law on residential leases. You must therefore respect the three-month period provided in your lease unless it includes a clause for reducing notice in the event of a job…
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I have signed a contract for a property sale in the future state of completion (VEFA). The delivery is scheduled after my marriage. Will this real estate become part of the marital community?

No. According to Article 1601-3 of the Civil Code, the land ownership is transferred to the buyer the moment the future state completion sales contract is signed. Therefore, the property is considered your personal asset. However, any payments for future constructions paid after your marriage are assumed to be communal…
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I am the universal legatee of a deceased person with whom I had no family relationship. If I accept this bequest, will I be able to benefit from an allowance?

Yes. Article 788 of the General Tax Code provides for an allowance of 1594 euros in the absence of any other applicable allowance. After this deduction, your tax rate will amount to 60% of the value of the bequeathed assets.
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