The transformation of residential premises into industrial or commercial premises

Mr. Léon Pasqual, deputy of the North, had drawn the attention of the Minister of Justice to the application of article 15 of the law of March 31, 1922 which prohibits until January 1, 1925 the transformation of residential premises into industrial or commercial premises.
The Minister of Justice has just communicated to him the circular dated May 2, 1921 which he sent for the application of this article to the attorneys general.
Article 15, says this circular, prohibits until January 1, 1925 from transforming residential premises and public performance or dance establishments into commercial or industrial premises. As observed by Mr. Escudier, author of the amendment which became article 15, the aim of the legislator is to protect current tenants from eviction measures and to prevent this from being reduced by a change in distinction between premises allocated to housing.
The intention of the legislator cannot be lost sight of. In all cases which appear doubtful, it is the examination of the facts that you must draw inspiration from. It is obvious, for example, that there cannot be a violation of the law if the transformation of the premises does not result in the eviction of any tenant and if it does not reduce the number of premises for residential use.
But whenever it will have one or other of these consequences it does not matter that the acquisition contracts for the buildings envisaged predate the promulgation of the law.