Definition : Fine (penalty)

Sanction imposing upon a co-owner the payment of an amount of money, determined in advance, in case of a contravention of the declaration of co-ownership. The syndicate of co-owners imposing a fine bases its decision solely on the co-owner's breach (and not on the damage resulting from his breach). However, the court is entitled to reduce the sanction if the penal clause which provides for it, is abusive