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Migrant Workers' Home (FTM)

Verified 15 April 2020 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

The Migrant Workers' Hostel (FTM) is an establishment that houses workers of foreign origin. This property offers individual or group rooms and public areas. You can request a reception directly at the establishment of your choice. The resident signs an occupancy contract with the home manager. The duration of the accommodation is not limited in time.

The Migrant Workers' Home (FTM) houses workers of foreign origin.

This type of accommodation offers both individual or group rooms and common areas (kitchen, laundry...).

The resident signs a contract of occupation with the home manager, specifying in particular his conditions of admission and accommodation. The duration of the accommodation is not limited in time.

This type of structure is intended for single workers (i.e. separated from their families in the country of origin) who are of foreign nationality and possess a valid residence permit. There is no age requirement.

FYI  

some households also welcome people who have a hard time getting a place to stay (single-parent families, isolated people...).

The request for accommodation is made directly to the home of his choice. Contact information can be obtained at the town hall.

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The home manager signs an occupancy contract with the resident. This contract shall include the following:

  • Admission requirements
  • Contract Start Date
  • Contract Termination Terms
  • Monthly fee (rent) and related services (e.g. laundry)
  • Security deposit amount
  • Designation of premises and facilities for the use of the resident and public spaces made available

Accommodation costs generally include:

  • Monthly fee
  • Security deposit equal to 1 month royalty (amount paid on departure of the resident)
  • Participation in laundry costs

All or part of these costs may be covered by:

The duration of the accommodation is not limited in time.

At the initiative of the President

The resident may terminate his contract at any time, by registered letter with notice of receipt, within a period of 8 days to notify the home manager.

The notice begins on the day the manager receives the mail and signs the acknowledgement.

During the 8 days, the resident must continue to pay the fee.

At the initiative of the home manager

The home manager may terminate the resident's contract at any time by registered letter with notice of receipt within a period of time to notify the resident. This time limit differs from case to case.

Failure to fulfill the resident's obligations (fee, rules of procedure)

These include, for example, the non-payment of 3 fees, the non-compliance with the internal rules of the household.

The manager must meet a one-month deadline to notify the resident that he will terminate the contract.

Admission requirements are no longer met

The manager must respect a period of 3 months to notify the resident that he will terminate the contract.

Closing of the establishment

The manager must respect a period of 3 months to notify the resident that he will terminate the contract.