Summary
An arbitral award can be set aside when it is contrary to public policy, pursuant to Article 1717, § 3, b), ii) of the Judicial Code. A lease agreement for a main residence that is concluded in violation of urban planning rules considered as public policy, is void. An arbitrator who does not raise ex officio an issue of public policy that results from the facts submitted to him renders an award contrary to public policy that must be set aside.
b-Arbitra | Belgian Review of Arbitration