You do not have to wait for an accident: you can take preventive action. If you have reasonable grounds to fear the collapse or partial ruin of a neighboring building, you can require the owner to take the necessary measures to prevent this ruin (art. 90).
The demand may be directed against the owner of the building, or the person who would be liable under article 89 (art. 90).
If the collapse occurs despite this, liability is clearly defined: the owner of a building or other structure is liable for damage caused by its collapse or partial ruin, when this results from deterioration, lack of maintenance, or a defect in construction (art. 89).
Two useful distinctions:
- When a person other than the owner is required to ensure maintenance (by contract, usufruct, or other real right), it is this person who is liable (art. 89).
- In the event of a dispute over ownership, liability falls on the current possessor of the property (art. 89).
Begin therefore with a demand for preventive measures; in the event of damage, compensation will follow the rules of article 89.
Autres questions posées par les lecteurs
Sous-questions regroupées par notre recherche — chacune renvoie vers sa réponse complète de niveau B/C.
+−What Can I Require From a Neighbor's Collapsing Wall?
Require your neighbor to prevent wall collapse through formal notice. If collapse occurs, the owner is liable for damages from dilapidation, lack of maintenance, or construction defects.
+−Can You Cancel a Contract Due to Seller Deception?
Yes, you can cancel if deception was decisive to your decision under Moroccan law. Fraud only allows cancellation if you wouldn't have signed without it.
+−Am I Liable for Harm My Child Causes?
Parents of minor children living with them are liable for harm caused, but can escape liability by proving they could not have prevented it.
Ceci est une information juridique générale, et non un conseil juridique. Pour un conseil adapté à votre situation, consultez un avocat inscrit au barreau au Maroc.
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