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Who says owners, often says charges, obligations and responsibilities. Then, since January 1, a new rule adds to the burden. Those who neglect this responsibility, hitherto little known, risk paying dearly. To avoid damaging your wallet, it is necessary to update yourself.
When it is an obligation for owners
The exterior of a houseit's a bit like the cover of a book. He sets the tone before even crossing the threshold. Maintaining your garden or facade must therefore be a priority to take care of the first impression.
But among the many gardening tasks, there is one that makes many homeowners shudder: clearing brush. For good reason, cut weeds and prune trees is not fun.
However, clearing brush is not just a recommendation for the lucky living near a wooded area. If your property is less than 200 meters from a wood or forest, this task becomes a legal obligation. Ignoring this rule can cost more than just a blister on your arm.
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According to the texts in force, the owners concerned must clearing brush over a defined perimeter, often 50 meters around their home. This requirement is not anecdotal. It has a crucial objective, that of reducing the risks of fire, which are particularly threatening in the summer period.
A hefty fine for offenders
Ignoring the rules for clearing brush is not limited to simple negligence. The law, which is very strict on this point, does not give offenders any favors. Financial sanctions for owners who fail to clear their land can reach dizzying heights.
As stated on the website of Service Publicthe fine costs up to 30 euros per unmaintained square meter. But that's not all. You can also risk “criminal fine of 1,500 euros”.
If the lack of clearing causes a fire and causes damage to a neighborthe fine can reach 15,000 euros. Worse still, responsible owners face up to a year in prison.
Insurers are not left out when it comes to punish negligence. In the event of a claim, they can apply an additional excess of up to 5,000 euros. Of course, clearing brush can seem tedious, but with these amounts, the effort is clearly worth it.
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A new requirement for owners
To avoid heavy penalties related to clearing, owners must respect their obligations to maintain their land. But since January 1, a new constraint has imposed itself: that ofinform tenants or buyers of this obligation.
From now on, ” buyers and tenants of real estate located in an area subject to this obligation must be informed at each stage of the sale or rentaland this from the real estate announcement »specifies Service Public.
During a sale, the procedures become more precise. The owners provide a sworn certificate which proves that they respect the clearing obligations. They must also attach this document to the promise or deed of sale. A requirement which also extends to the lease in the event of rental.
The rule applies to real estate located in specific areas, where brush clearance is mandatory. So, remember to get information from Georisks.gouvwhere a information sheet and one map of subject areas can be consulted since 1is January 2025.
