Dangerous building procedure
- A technical survey determines how dangerous the building is and what works are required.
- The president of the municipal council issues an order requiring the building to be shored up, evacuated or demolished.
- Owners bear the cost of the works; if they fail to carry them out, the municipality may do so automatically at their expense.
- Temporary accommodation measures are provided for evacuated occupants.
Urban renewal
- Renewal operations are carried out under agreements involving the State, the municipality and operators.
- Specific rules govern the allocation of co-owners' rights after reconstruction.
- Old urban fabric and medinas are subject to tailored provisions.
Key articles
A lawyer's points to watch
- A dangerous building order not challenged within the time limit becomes final and provides the basis for automatic demolition.
- Joint ownership (indivision) is the leading cause of blocked works: arrange for the joint owners to be represented.
- Check whether a dangerous building order exists before buying any property in an old urban area.
The English text on this page, including the quoted articles, is an unofficial translation. Information sheet prepared by Maître Lahfaia Law Firm, Rabat. It does not constitute legal advice. Only the text published in the Official Bulletin of the Kingdom of Morocco is authoritative; the articles cited may have been amended since this sheet was written.