Rent of social housing

The amount of rent for a social dwelling is fixed according to a calculation rule that is binding on the landlord.

There are 2 calculation rules:

• Or, Base price per m² set by the social landlord x (Living area of housing + Half of supporting surfaces at least 1.80 m high for the exclusive use of the tenant) = Amount of rent
• Or, Base price per m² set by the social landlord xCorrected surface housing = Amount of rent

The rent review is done annually at 1^to January the evolution of the Rent Reference Index (LRI).

The IRL taken into account is that of the 2^e quarter of the previous year:

• In 2023, rent is increased by 3,60%
• But for 2024, the rent increase will be capped (3.5% in mainland France, 2% to 3.5% in Corsica 2.5% Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, La Réunion and Mayotte)

You can get a discount on your rent, called solidarity rent reduction (EPIRB), if you meet certain conditions.

These conditions depend on the municipality of your accommodation.

To find out the area of your town, you can use this simulator:

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Payment obligation

Rent and charges shall be payable throughout the term of the lease.

Therefore:

• The payment of security depositis not used to pay the last month's rent.
• If you pay the rent and charges late, partially or not, the lessor is entitled to terminate lease.

Payment Date

You have to pay your rent and charges on the date specified on your lease.

In general, the rent is payable at the beginning or at the end of the month.

If the rent is payable on a different frequency (quarterly for example), the tenant can still require a monthly payment.

Payment method

You can pay your rent by any means (check, bank transfer or cash up to a maximum amount).

The landlord does not have the right to impose the automatic levy as a means of payment of rent.

The landlord does not have the right to collect or have the rents deducted directly from your salary, even with your agreement.

Receipt or Receipt

In case of full payment of the rent (including charges), you can ask your landlord to send you a free rent receipt.

To do this, you can use this letter template:

Request a rental receipt from the landlord

The receipt must include the following information:

• Details of the amounts you paid by distinguishing between the rent and the charges
• Solidarity rent reduction, if you benefit

In case of partial payment of the rent, the landlord must give you a receipt.

Payment difficulties

If you have difficulty paying the rent (but not unpaid), you should try to find an amicable solution with the lessor.

In case of persistent difficulties, social assistance may be granted to you.

If these difficulties are in addition to any other outstanding debt (for example, unpaid credit or invoice), you can file a debt overhang.

Background : not paying or paying part of the rent and expenses can be a cause of loss of right to remain.

Leasehold debt

The landlord can claim for 3 years any outstanding charges or rents, including after the tenant's departure.

This time limit also applies to the tenant who has paid too many expenses and wants to be reimbursed for the overpayment.

For example, a rent (or expense) debt dated July 2021 may be required until July 2024.

When your income exceeds maximum, a solidarity rent supplement (SLS), also called surrent, can be requested.