Residential Use Clause

The residential use clause (clause d'habitation bourgeoise) is a provision in the co-ownership regulations that limits lot usage to residential habitation, excluding any commercial, professional, or industrial activity. In Belgian law, there is a distinction between the 'simple' clause (allowing liberal professions) and the 'strict' clause (allowing only habitation). Case law tends to interpret these clauses restrictively and evolve with new living arrangements.