Owner Liability for Contractor's Defective Work
France (FR)
Synthèse Legislator
Généré par l'IAA lower court ruled that an individual who contracted for work on their property was liable for the subsequent damages caused by the contractor's poor execution, as the owner has a duty to ensure that the work performed on their property adheres to applicable regulations and standards, even if the fault lies with the hired third party, and the court upheld this decision because the owner failed in their supervisory obligation regarding the safety and legality of the construction undertaken on their land.
Regeste Legislator
Généré par l'IAOwner Liability for Contractor's Defective Work: A lower court ruled that an individual who contracted for work on their property was liable for the subsequent damages caused by the contractor's poor execution, as the owner has a duty to ensure that the work performed on their property adheres to applicable regulations and standards, even if the fault lies with the hired third party, and the court upheld this decision because the owner failed in their supervisory obligation regarding the safety and legality of the construction undertaken on their land.