Book 9 “Securities” of the Belgian Civil Code, Title 1 “Personal Security”

On 15 May 2025, the Belgian legislature passed the bill introducing Title I “Personal Securities” of Book 9 “Securities” into the Civil Code. This title comprises the first part of a book that will ultimately also govern mortgages, pledges, retention of title and retention rights, and privileges. It will enter into force on 1st January […]