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Selling or mortgaging on your behalf requires an express mandate (mandat exprès): a power of attorney in general terms covers only acts of administration — to alienate, mortgage or perform any other act of ownership the mandate must be express (Code civil, art. 1988) (as of 1804).
You must honour every commitment your agent (mandataire) makes within the power granted; you are bound beyond it only if you ratify it expressly or tacitly (Code civil, art. 1998) (as of 1804).
You may revoke the power of attorney (procuration) whenever you see fit and can compel the agent to hand back the instrument (Code civil, art. 2004) (as of 1804).
The mandate ends automatically on revocation, the agent's renunciation, or the death, adult guardianship (tutelle) or insolvency of either party (Code civil, art. 2003) (as of 2009).
A mandate is either special — for one or certain matters — or general, for all the principal's (mandant) affairs (Code civil, art. 1987) (as of 1804).
The mandate contract is formed only once the agent accepts it (acceptation du mandataire) (Code civil, art. 1984) (as of 1804).
A mandate is gratuitous unless the parties agree otherwise (Code civil, art. 1986) (as of 1804).
Power of attorney (mandat/procuration): an act by which one person gives another the power to act for the principal and in his name (Code civil, art. 1984) (as of 1804).

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Governing Language Version

This document consists of two language versions. In the event of any discrepancy or question of interpretation, the version in the governing legal language (Français) shall prevail; the English version is a translation provided for convenience.

Frequently asked questions

Can my agent sell my house or property under this power of attorney?

Not under a power drafted in general terms — that covers only acts of administration. To sell or mortgage, the mandate must be express (mandat exprès) (Code civil, art. 1988) (as of 1804).

Am I bound by what my agent does?

Yes, by every commitment made within the power you granted; beyond it only if you ratify it expressly or tacitly (Code civil, art. 1998) (as of 1804).

Can I revoke the power of attorney?

Yes, whenever you see fit; you can also require the agent to return the instrument (Code civil, art. 2004) (as of 1804).

What ends the power of attorney automatically?

Revocation, the agent's renunciation, and the death, adult guardianship (tutelle) or insolvency of either the principal or the agent (Code civil, art. 2003) (as of 2009).

Does the agent get paid?

No, the mandate is gratuitous unless the parties agree otherwise (Code civil, art. 1986) (as of 1804).

Is this legal advice?

No. This is general information and not legal advice; for your specific situation, please consult a lawyer.

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