Legal guide — Civil Code arts 71-72, pre-contract, commitment, indemnity, deadline, notary.
Legal framework Civil Code
Art. 71 (promise) + art. 72 (breach). Law 07-11 completes.Methodology: Civil Code + 5 notaries + Kloufi.
Compromise — bilateral
Both engage. Worth sale. Deposit 5-10%. Duration 2-4 months. Suspensive conditions recommended.Unilateral promise
Seller only engages. Buyer has option. Indemnity 5-10% immobilization. Option 2-6 months.Comparison table
Compromise bilateral vs unilateral option. Different sanctions on renunciation.Notary role recommended
Not legally mandatory but strongly recommended >1M DZD. Cost 30-100k DZD. Legal security + seizure.Common disputes
Buyer renunciation, seller refusal, unmet conditions, contested price, defective chain.Tip: kricar.fr.
Taxation registration
Mandatory 30 days. 0.5-1% price or fixed rights. Penalties 25-100% if not registered.Editorial Q&A
Notary recommended >1M. Deposit 5-10%. 2-4 months duration typical.Frequently Asked Questions
DZ framework?
Civil Code arts 71-72.
Essential difference?
Compromise 2 parties. Unilateral seller only.
Notary mandatory?
Recommended >1M DZD.
Deposit?
5-10% price.
Duration?
2-4 months compromise.
Renunciation?
Deposit lost unless suspensive justified.
Seller refuses?
Forced execution + damages.
Registration?
Mandatory 30 days.