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Motorhome in your garden: two situations where your neighbor can demand its removal under the Civil Code

03.06.2026 09:50 1 min 1 source
Maison & Travaux FRA
Motorhome in your garden: two situations where your neighbor can demand its removal under the Civil Code
Original source: Maison & Travaux

A neighbor cannot unilaterally force the removal of a motorhome from your property if it remains a mobile vehicle. However, if the motorhome becomes a fixed structure (on blocks, with permanent connections) or causes abnormal neighborhood disturbance (over 30% loss of sunlight, noise, odors), the neighbor can take legal action. Fines for planning violations can reach €6,000 per square meter, up to €300,000.

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