Me Zakine, VEFA and real estate lawyer in Aups
Have you purchased a property under VEFA in Aups or its surroundings, and the construction site is accumulating delays? Are you facing a disagreement in co-ownership or an easement problem? Frankly, these situations are my daily routine. I am Maître Cécile Zakine, lawyer in Antibes and Doctor of Law, and I regularly appear before the Draguignan Judicial Court, competent for Aups, to defend owners, buyers, and co-owners. My specialization in VEFA, construction law,
What I often see in Aups are buyers left helpless in the face of repeated delivery delays on new-build developments. The reality? Developers are not always inflexible. There are concrete courses of action available. I will assist you in putting the seller on formal notice, demanding delay penalties, and, if necessary, initiating legal action for contract termination or compensation. Don't let the situation stagnate: consult my detailed page on the VEFA delay: what to do? to understand your rights. In the most serious cases, such as a abandonment of site, a rapid and strategic response is imperative.
Once the keys are handed over, problems can persist. Defects, unresolved reservations, hidden defects... The liability of the builders is engaged. I guide you to activate the legal guarantees (decennial, perfect completion) and the construction damage insurance, a precious and too-little-known tool to have the necessary repairs carried out without advancing the funds. Faced with a recalcitrant builder, judicial expertise and action before the court are often the only solutio
Is your property in a co-ownership in Aups? Disputes over charges, votes for major works, or association management can poison daily life. What few people know: the co-ownership regulations are a bible that must be interpreted and, sometimes, evolved. My expertise in real estate law and co-ownership helps you navigate these conflicts, represent your association or a co-owner, and find a solution, through negotiation or litigation.
The charm of Aups and its region also comes from its natural setting and its old built heritage. This context frequently generates disputes over easements and encroachments. Is a neighbor refusing you a right of way that is nevertheless established? Is a new construction obstructing your view or altering water drainage? These easements (of passage, view, drainage) are real rights that must be respected. Conversely, one may claim them from you abusively. I advise you on the
Encroachment is a clear and often very tense situation: a wall, a fence, part of a construction that extends onto your land. The first step is often a bailiff's report and an attempt at conciliation. If it fails, the legal action aims to have the structure removed or, failing that, to obtain compensation for the loss of land. In these cases, a prior land survey is a safeguard. Sometimes, the conflict arises from a building permit contestable that should have been contested in time. Acting quickly is crucial. My role is to give you a clear strategy, from the formal notice to the hearing before the competent tribunal for Aups, to defend your property.

Your specialized attorney in Aups and throughout France
My law firm is established in Antibes, in the Alpes-Maritimes (06). My practice has no geographical boundaries. I regularly intervene for clients in Aups, in the Var, and throughout France. Distance is not an obstacle. We can work effectively by telephone, videoconference, and I travel on-site when the situation requires, for inspections or hearings before the Draguignan Judicial Court. My dual expertise, both operational and univ property law while maintaining a clear strategic vision of the litigation. My objective is simple: to advise you pragmatically and defend you with determination.
Whether you are a buyer harmed by delays on a VEFA construction site in Aups, an owner facing defects, a co-owner in conflict, or a resident victim of an encroachment or an unenforced easement, you need specialized expertise and resolute action. These technical disputes require perfect mastery of the law and knowledge of local judicial practices. Do not remain isolated in the face of a developer, builder, neighbor, or association. Let's take the time to analyze your concrete situation and define the best
Frequently asked questions
Quels sont les délais pour contester un retard de livraison en VEFA à Aups ?
Les pénalités de retard courent à partir de la date de livraison prévue. Vous avez 5 ans pour agir en justice à compter de la livraison effective. Il est conseillé d’agir sans attendre pour maximiser vos chances. Me Zakine peut vous aider à rédiger une mise en demeure.
Puis-je résilier mon contrat de VEFA si le promoteur est en liquidation judiciaire ?
Oui, vous pouvez demander la résolution du contrat pour inexécution. Vous devrez déclarer votre créance au passif de la liquidation. Me Zakine vous assiste dans ces démarches complexes pour récupérer les sommes versées.
Que faire si des servitudes non mentionnées dans le contrat affectent mon terrain ?
Vous pouvez engager la responsabilité du vendeur pour vice caché ou dol. Il faut prouver que la servitude rend le bien impropre à son usage. Une action en justice peut aboutir à des dommages et intérêts ou à l’annulation de la vente. Me Zakine évalue la situation.
Combien coûte une procédure pour vice caché en VEFA ?
Les honoraires d’avocat varient : consultation 250 €, procédure complète entre 3 000 et 8 000 € selon la complexité. Les frais d’expertise sont en sus. Me Zakine propose un devis après étude du dossier.
Quels sont les recours en cas de défaut d’isolation phonique dans un logement neuf ?
Ce défaut relève de la garantie décennale s’il rend le logement impropre à l’habitation. Vous devez mettre en demeure le promoteur. Une expertise acoustique peut être nécessaire. Me Zakine vous accompagne dans les démarches.
