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    Newsletter | Real Estate

    5 minutes de Smart Law | July 2025

    The Paris Real Estate Law Team offers you an overview of legislative developments, unpacks new regulations, and highlights court decisions that are shaping the real estate landscape.

     

    COMMERCIAL LEASES

    Adoption by the National Assembly of the bill to simplify economic life & its impact on commercial leases

    The bill passed by the National Assembly on June 17, 2025 provides for the generalisation of monthly rent payments, rental guarantees limited to the equivalent of three months’ rent and a ban on the re-invoicing of property tax. The bill is now in the hands of a joint committee composed of members of the National Assembly and the Senate, who are working to reach a compromise acceptable to both chambers. We will therefore have to wait patiently before the final version is decided upon !

    Géraldine Piedelièvre | Typhaine Geoffroy

     

    URBAN PLANNING

    Likely reinstatement of the obligation to install solar panels on outdoor parking lots

    On July 3, 2025, as part of its review of the proposed law to simplify urban planning and housing regulations, the joint committee reinstated the requirement to equip outdoor parking lots over 1,500 m² with photovoltaic panel canopies covering at least 35% of half their surface area.
    Originally removed by the Senate, this measure has returned in the final version of the urban planning simplification bill, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the energy transition.
    The proposed law was debated in a public session on July 9, 2025.

    Hélène Cloëz

     

    RESIDENTIAL

    A future legal status for private landlords? a tax reform to watch closely

    On June 30, 2025, Senators Daubresse and Cosson submitted a report to Valérie Létard proposing the creation of a tax status for private landlords. The goal: to stimulate rental investment through five key measures starting December 2025 (property depreciation, increased micro-landlord tax allowance, enhanced deduction of property deficits, exemption from real estate wealth tax (IFI), and exemption from capital gains tax). This would be an incentive-based framework, but subject to conditions for long-term rentals. These measures could be included in the 2026 Finance Bill (PLF), to be debated in fall 2025. No legislation has been passed as of yet.

    Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat

     

    CONSTRUCTION

    Publication of decree no. 2025-619 of July 8, 2025, known as “MagicobusII”

    Decree no. 2025-619 of July 8, 2025, known as “Magicobus II,” notably clarifies the rules on territorial jurisdiction regarding in futurum investigative measures. When the expert assessment concerns a property, the decree grants exclusive jurisdiction to the court in the district where the property is located (Article 145 of the French Code of Civil Procedure). For example, the Paris Judicial Court may no longer be seized of such a request solely on the grounds that one of the defendants is domiciled in Paris, as previously permitted under Article 42 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

    This provision applies to any legal action or notice of appeal filed on or after September 1, 2025.

    Aurélie Dauger | Vincent Bonifas

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    LPA Law advises Aberdeen on the acquisition of a warehouse in Île-de-France

    LPA Law advised Aberdeen Investments on the acquisition of a warehouse spanning over 30,400 m² in Le Coudray-Montceaux, sold by Savills IM. Leased to Medline, this Grade A asset, certified Breeam Very Good, offers strong potential for rental reversion. An emblematic transaction highlighting the vitality of the logistics market in the Greater Paris region.

    Read the press release

    Sandra Fernandes | Sarah Kesy | Silke Nadolni | Lanier Fleischmann-Caruso

     

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    The firm promotes Marie Boustany to counsel

    Admitted to the Paris Bar since 2015, Marie Boustany specializes in real estate tax. She advises both French and international clients on acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and the tax management of real estate investments. She is also developing expertise in specialized professional funds, working closely with the corporate and regulatory teams.

    Read the press release

    The firm promotes Aurore Souverain to counsel

    A member of the Paris Bar since 2016, Aurore Souverain practises real estate law, particularly in residential, industrial and brownfield redevelopment projects. She advises investors, developers and operators on contractual structuring, land analysis and development. She is also developing the firm’s natural land, agricultural and agrivoltaic offering.

    Read the press release

     

    Our teams recognised in the Best Lawyers 2026 rankings

    We are proud to announce that the lawyers in our department have once again been recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in France, in the Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch categories !

    « Best Lawyers »

    « Ones to watch »

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    Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or to discuss your projects.
    The Paris Real Estate Law Team
    LPA Law

    The content of this newsletter is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. It is recommended that you consult a qualified expert before making any decisions or taking any action.