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Drafting of the residential lease (lease)
Verified 26 janvier 2022 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
Additional cases ? Property rental: documents submitted by owner
The lease (or lease) lists the rights and obligations of the owner and the tenant. If the rented accommodation is used as the principal residence of the tenant, the lease must comply with the rules (particulars and mandatory information) relating to the main residence. These rules differ in particular according to the type of rental (empty or furnished rented accommodation).
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Empty Housing
Form of lease
Lease must be made in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Lease template for empty accommodation (since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- If the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner, name and head office of the manager
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination (residential or mixed leases, i.e., residential and liberal professional leases)
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work done in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or if it is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
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Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
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Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
On the territory of Common Plain
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Lyon and Villeurbanne
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
On the territory of East Together
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
Information on real estate agency fees
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the house, the lease must include the following information:
- Cost-sharing rules (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- Amounts of billing limits applicable to the tenant
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old
- If the housing is located in a noise area defined by aerodrome noise exposure plan, a document with a clear and precise indication of the noise area in which the accommodation is situated.
FYI : the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by e-mail, unless the tenant or the owner objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the rental contract, but must be made available to the tenant who requests it.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease shall be concluded for a minimum period of:
- 3 years where the owner is an individual,
- 6 years when the owner is a legal person (e.g. a business, an association).
By exception, the term may be less than 3 years (or 6 years), but at least 1 year, if the owner plans to take back his home for family or business reasons. Example: retirement which forces the owner to return to his home.
The reason for the shorter term of the lease must be included in the lease.
The landlord must confirm to the tenant, at least 2 months before the end of the lease, that the event is completed and that he will resume the dwelling on the scheduled date. The owner must send this confirmation by registered letter with notice of receipt.
When the event has not occurred or been confirmed, the lease must continue until 3 years.
Renewal of lease
At the end of the lease, and in the absence of notice (leave) given by owner or tenant, the lease is:
- renewed on the proposal of the owner,
- automatically renewed.
Form of lease
Lease must be made in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Lease template for empty accommodation (since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- If the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner, name and head office of the manager
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination (residential or mixed leases, i.e., residential and liberal professional leases)
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work done in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or if it is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
Who shall I contact
Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the request was made within 6 months of signing the lease, from the date of signing the lease
- if the request was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the request
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
On the territory of Common Plain
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Lyon and Villeurbanne
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
Information on real estate agency fees
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the house, the lease must include the following information:
- Cost-sharing rules (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- Amounts of billing limits applicable to the tenant
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old
- If the housing is located in a noise area defined by aerodrome noise exposure plan, a document with a clear and precise indication of the noise area in which the accommodation is situated.
FYI : the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by e-mail, unless the tenant or the owner objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the rental contract, but must be made available to the tenant who requests it.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease shall be concluded for a minimum period of:
- 3 years where the owner is an individual,
- 6 years when the owner is a legal person (e.g. a business, an association).
By exception, the term may be less than 3 years (or 6 years), but at least 1 year, if the owner plans to take back his home for family or business reasons. Example: retirement which forces the owner to return to his home.
The reason for the shorter term of the lease must be included in the lease.
The landlord must confirm to the tenant, at least 2 months before the end of the lease, that the event is completed and that he will resume the dwelling on the scheduled date. The owner must send this confirmation by registered letter with notice of receipt.
When the event has not occurred or been confirmed, the lease must continue until 3 years.
Renewal of lease
At the end of the lease, and in the absence of notice (leave) given by owner or tenant, the lease is:
- renewed on the proposal of the owner,
- automatically renewed.
Form of lease
Lease must be made in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Lease template for empty accommodation (since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- If the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner, name and head office of the manager
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination (residential or mixed leases, i.e., residential and liberal professional leases)
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work done in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or if it is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
Who shall I contact
Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the request was made within 6 months of signing the lease, from the date of signing the lease
- if the request was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the request
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
On the territory of Common Plain
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
Information on real estate agency fees
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the house, the lease must include the following information:
- Cost-sharing rules (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- Amounts of billing limits applicable to the tenant
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old
- If the housing is located in a noise area defined by aerodrome noise exposure plan, a document with a clear and precise indication of the noise area in which the accommodation is situated.
FYI : the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by e-mail, unless the tenant or the owner objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the rental contract, but must be made available to the tenant who requests it.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease shall be concluded for a minimum period of:
- 3 years where the owner is an individual,
- 6 years when the owner is a legal person (e.g. a business, an association).
By exception, the term may be less than 3 years (or 6 years), but at least 1 year, if the owner plans to take back his home for family or business reasons. Example: retirement which forces the owner to return to his home.
The reason for the shorter term of the lease must be included in the lease.
The landlord must confirm to the tenant, at least 2 months before the end of the lease, that the event is completed and that he will resume the dwelling on the scheduled date. The owner must send this confirmation by registered letter with notice of receipt.
When the event has not occurred or been confirmed, the lease must continue until 3 years.
Renewal of lease
At the end of the lease, and in the absence of notice (leave) given by owner or tenant, the lease is:
- renewed on the proposal of the owner,
- automatically renewed.
Form of lease
Lease must be made in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Lease template for empty accommodation (since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- If the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner, name and head office of the manager
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination (residential or mixed leases, i.e., residential and liberal professional leases)
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work done in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or if it is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
Who shall I contact
Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the request was made within 6 months of signing the lease, from the date of signing the lease
- if the request was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the request
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
Information on real estate agency fees
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the house, the lease must include the following information:
- Cost-sharing rules (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- Amounts of billing limits applicable to the tenant
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old
- If the housing is located in a noise area defined by aerodrome noise exposure plan, a document with a clear and precise indication of the noise area in which the accommodation is situated.
FYI : the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by e-mail, unless the tenant or the owner objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the rental contract, but must be made available to the tenant who requests it.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease shall be concluded for a minimum period of:
- 3 years where the owner is an individual,
- 6 years when the owner is a legal person (e.g. a business, an association).
By exception, the term may be less than 3 years (or 6 years), but at least 1 year, if the owner plans to take back his home for family or business reasons. Example: retirement which forces the owner to return to his home.
The reason for the shorter term of the lease must be included in the lease.
The landlord must confirm to the tenant, at least 2 months before the end of the lease, that the event is completed and that he will resume the dwelling on the scheduled date. The owner must send this confirmation by registered letter with notice of receipt.
When the event has not occurred or been confirmed, the lease must continue until 3 years.
Renewal of lease
At the end of the lease, and in the absence of notice (leave) given by owner or tenant, the lease is:
- renewed on the proposal of the owner,
- automatically renewed.
Form of lease
Lease must be established in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Lease template for empty accommodation (since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- If the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner, name and head office of the manager
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease.
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination (residential or mixed leases, i.e., residential and liberal professional leases)
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work done in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
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Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
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Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Amount of reference rent and increased reference rent,
- Amount and justification of the rent supplement, if necessary,
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if it is planned.
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Amount of reference rent and increased reference rent,
- Amount and justification of the rent supplement, if necessary,
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if it is planned.
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old.
FYI : since november 25, 2018, the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by dematerialised means, unless the tenant or the owner explicitly objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the lease agreement, but must be made available to the tenant upon request.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease shall be concluded for a minimum period of:
- 3 years where the owner is an individual,
- 6 years when the owner is a legal person (e.g. a business, an association).
By exception, the term may be less than 3 years (or 6 years), but at least 1 year, if the owner plans to take back his home for family or business reasons. Example: retirement which forces the owner to return to his home.
The reason for the shorter term of the lease must be included in the lease.
The landlord must confirm to the tenant, at least 2 months before the end of the lease, that the event is completed and that he will resume the dwelling on the scheduled date. The owner must send this confirmation by registered letter with notice of receipt.
When the event has not occurred or been confirmed, the lease must continue until 3 years.
Renewal of lease
At the end of the lease, and in the absence of notice (leave) given by owner or tenant, the lease is:
- renewed on the proposal of the owner,
- automatically renewed.
Form of lease
Lease must be made in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Lease template for empty accommodation (since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- If the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner, name and head office of the manager
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination (residential or mixed leases, i.e., residential and liberal professional leases)
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
Who shall I contact
Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Amount of reference rent and increased reference rent,
- Amount and justification of the rent supplement, if necessary,
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if it is planned.
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old.
FYI : since november 25, 2018, the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by dematerialised means, unless the tenant or the owner explicitly objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the lease agreement, but must be made available to the tenant upon request.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease shall be concluded for a minimum period of:
- 3 years where the owner is an individual,
- 6 years when the owner is a legal person (e.g. a business, an association).
By exception, the term may be less than 3 years (or 6 years), but at least 1 year, if the owner plans to take back his home for family or business reasons. Example: retirement which forces the owner to return to his home.
The reason for the shorter term of the lease must be included in the lease.
The landlord must confirm to the tenant, at least 2 months before the end of the lease, that the event is completed and that he will resume the dwelling on the scheduled date. The owner must send this confirmation by registered letter with notice of receipt.
When the event has not occurred or been confirmed, the lease must continue until 3 years.
Renewal of lease
At the end of the lease, and in the absence of notice (leave) given by owner or tenant, the lease is:
- renewed on the proposal of the owner,
- automatically renewed.
Form of lease
Lease must be made in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Lease template for empty accommodation (since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- If the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner, name and head office of the manager
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination (residential or mixed leases, i.e., residential and liberal professional leases)
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the rental agreement does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of signing of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the tenant refuses or fails to reply within this period, the tenant has 3 months from the date of the formal notice to refer the dispute to the court protection court on which the dwelling depends in order to obtain a reduction in rent.
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Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Payment of charges
- Amount security deposit if it is planned.
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old.
FYI : since november 25, 2018, the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by dematerialised means, unless the tenant or the owner explicitly objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the lease agreement, but must be made available to the tenant upon request.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease shall be concluded for a minimum period of:
- 3 years where the owner is an individual,
- 6 years when the owner is a legal person (e.g. a business, an association).
By exception, the term may be less than 3 years (or 6 years), but at least 1 year, if the owner plans to take back his home for family or business reasons. Example: retirement which forces the owner to return to his home.
The reason for the shorter term of the lease must be included in the lease.
The landlord must confirm to the tenant, at least 2 months before the end of the lease, that the event is completed and that he will resume the dwelling on the scheduled date. The owner must send this confirmation by registered letter with notice of receipt.
When the event has not occurred or been confirmed, the lease must continue until 3 years.
Renewal of lease
At the end of the lease, and in the absence of notice (leave) given by owner or tenant, the lease is:
- renewed on the proposal of the owner,
- automatically renewed.
Furnished accommodation
Attention: the mobility lease is subject to specific rules that are not described here.
Form of lease
Lease must be established in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Model lease for furnished accommodation (applicable since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- Name and address of the manager and his head office if the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
Who shall I contact
Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
On the territory of Common Plain
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Lyon and Villeurbanne
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
On the territory of East Together
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old
- If the housing is located in a noise area defined by aerodrome noise exposure plan, a document with a clear and precise indication of the noise area in which the accommodation is situated.
FYI : the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by e-mail, unless the tenant or the owner objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the rental contract, but must be made available to the tenant who requests it.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease term of a furnished rental is:
- 1 Year
- or 9 months if the rental is granted to a student.
Renewal of lease
When the term of the contract is 1 year, it shall automatically be renewed at the end if the parties do not give leave.
Where the contract period is 9 months, renewal shall not be possible: the lease ends without the parties having to give leave.
A new lease must then be signed if the parties wish to continue the lease.
Form of lease
Lease must be established in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Model lease for furnished accommodation (applicable since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- Name and address of the manager and his head office if the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
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Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
On the territory of Common Plain
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Lyon and Villeurbanne
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old
- If the housing is located in a noise area defined by aerodrome noise exposure plan, a document with a clear and precise indication of the noise area in which the accommodation is situated.
FYI : the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by e-mail, unless the tenant or the owner objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the rental contract, but must be made available to the tenant who requests it.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease term of a furnished rental is:
- 1 Year
- or 9 months if the rental is granted to a student.
Renewal of lease
When the term of the contract is 1 year, it shall automatically be renewed at the end if the parties do not give leave.
Where the contract period is 9 months, renewal shall not be possible: the lease ends without the parties having to give leave.
A new lease must then be signed if the parties wish to continue the lease.
Form of lease
Lease must be established in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Model lease for furnished accommodation (applicable since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- Name and address of the manager and his head office if the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
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Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
On the territory of Common Plain
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old
- If the housing is located in a noise area defined by aerodrome noise exposure plan, a document with a clear and precise indication of the noise area in which the accommodation is situated.
FYI : the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by e-mail, unless the tenant or the owner objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the rental contract, but must be made available to the tenant who requests it.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease term of a furnished rental is:
- 1 Year
- or 9 months if the rental is granted to a student.
Renewal of lease
When the term of the contract is 1 year, it shall automatically be renewed at the end if the parties do not give leave.
Where the contract period is 9 months, renewal shall not be possible: the lease ends without the parties having to give leave.
A new lease must then be signed if the parties wish to continue the lease.
Form of lease
Lease must be established in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Model lease for furnished accommodation (applicable since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- Name and address of the manager and his head office if the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
Who shall I contact
Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old
- If the housing is located in a noise area defined by aerodrome noise exposure plan, a document with a clear and precise indication of the noise area in which the accommodation is situated.
FYI : the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by e-mail, unless the tenant or the owner objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the rental contract, but must be made available to the tenant who requests it.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease term of a furnished rental is:
- 1 Year
- or 9 months if the rental is granted to a student.
Renewal of lease
When the term of the contract is 1 year, it shall automatically be renewed at the end if the parties do not give leave.
Where the contract period is 9 months, renewal shall not be possible: the lease ends without the parties having to give leave.
A new lease must then be signed if the parties wish to continue the lease.
Form of lease
Lease must be established in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Model lease for furnished accommodation (applicable since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- Name and address of the manager and his head office if the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
Who shall I contact
Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
Who shall I contact
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Amount of reference rent and increased reference rent,
- Amount and justification of the rent supplement, if necessary,
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Lille, Hellemmes and Lomme
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Reference and reference rent increased amount
- Amount and justification of rent supplement, if necessary
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old.
FYI : since november 25, 2018, the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by dematerialised means, unless the tenant or the owner explicitly objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the lease agreement, but must be made available to the tenant upon request.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease term of a furnished rental is:
- 1 Year
- or 9 months if the rental is granted to a student.
Renewal of lease
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One-year lease
The lease is automatically renewed at the end of the lease if the tenant and owner have not given notice (leave).
9 month lease
The lease renewal is not possible. The lease terminates without the tenant or owner having to give notice (leave).
If the tenant and the owner wish to continue the lease, they must sign a new lease.
Form of lease
Lease must be established in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Model lease for furnished accommodation (applicable since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- Name and address of the manager and his head office if the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing. If it is not mentioned or is incorrect, the tenant may file a rent reduction action.
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No area
If the lease does not mention the living space of the rented accommodation, the tenant may require the landlord to do so within 1 month of the date of the lease.
The owner has 1 month to provide this information.
If the landlord refuses, or does not respond within this time limit, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a reduction in rent. The tenant must refer the matter to the judge within 3 months of the owner's notice. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
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Wrong area
If the lease indicates an area greater than 5% above the actual surface of the rented unit, the tenant may ask the landlord for a rent reduction commensurate with the difference.
The tenant must send a request to the landlord by registered mail with notice of receipt.
The owner must respond within 2 months of receiving this mail.
If no agreement is reached or if the landlord does not respond, the tenant may refer the matter to the protection litigation judge for a rent reduction. The tenant must submit the application to the judge within 4 months of sending the application to the owner. The judge to be seized is the court on which the rented accommodation depends.
The rent reduction accepted by the landlord or decided by the judge applies:
- if the application was made within 6 months of the signing of the lease, from the date of signing of the lease,
- if the application was made more than 6 months after the signing of the lease, from the date of the application.
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Information on rent, charges and security deposit
General case
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
In Paris
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- Amount of reference rent and increased reference rent,
- Amount and justification of the rent supplement, if necessary,
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- and amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old.
FYI : since november 25, 2018, the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by dematerialised means, unless the tenant or the owner explicitly objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the lease agreement, but must be made available to the tenant upon request.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information notice
- Entry Status established at the time of key delivery and the state of exit performed when returning keys
- Certificate of insurance against rental risks the tenant must subscribe
- Enumeration of equipment for access to information and communication technologies (cable, TNT, fibre...)
- Copy of Anah convention if the rented accommodation is
- Copy of ageing grid if the tenant and owner have agreed to apply one
- If the dwelling is located in a condominium building, an extract of condominium settlement. The extract deals with purpose of building, enjoyment of private and communal areas. It also covers quota relating to rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, its lease (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) may require:
- to get a prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or to file a declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Contact your local authority to find out if the rental accommodation is affected by this obligation.
Lease duration
The lease term of a furnished rental is:
- 1 Year
- or 9 months if the rental is granted to a student.
Renewal of lease
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One-year lease
The lease is automatically renewed at the end of the lease if the tenant and owner have not given notice (leave).
9 month lease
The lease renewal is not possible. The lease terminates without the tenant or owner having to give notice (leave).
If the tenant and the owner wish to continue the lease, they must sign a new lease.
Form of lease
Lease must be established in writing as many copies as there are parties (owner, tenant, surety).
It can take the form of a private signature or authentic act.
It shall comply with regulatory lease template .
Here is an example:
Model lease for furnished accommodation (applicable since August 1, 2015)
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Lease Content
Party Information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Name and domicile of owner
- Name and address of the manager and his head office if the accommodation is not managed directly by the owner
- Tenant name(s)
- Effective date and duration of lease
Housing information
The lease must specify the following information:
- Consistency of housing and its destination
- Description of the accommodation (house or flat, number of rooms) and its facilities for private and common use
- Nature and amount of work carried out in the dwelling since the last lease (or renewal)
- Living area housing
Warning : furnished rented accommodation must meet criteria minimum furniture.
Information on rent, charges and security deposit
Some rent information must be included in the lease:
- Amount of rent and its payment terms (date and frequency which is usually monthly), as well as its possible revision rules
- Amount of last rent applied to the previous tenant (if he has been out of the house for less than 18 months)
- How to recover charges (to the package or the actual)
- Amount security deposit if
Warning : if the charges are subject to a lump sum payment, the be reviewed annually under the same conditions as the rent, i.e. according to the annual variation of IRL.
Agency fee information
If the landlord uses a professional to lease the accommodation, the lease must state:
- rules on the sharing of costs (reproduction of Article 5 I of the 1989 Act )
- amounts billing limits applicable to the tenant.
Other clauses
The tenant and the owner may agree to include other clauses in the lease. But they should not be included in the list of prohibited clauses. If such a clause is in the lease, it should not be applied. These include:
- imposing the automatic debit as a method of payment of rent
- or prohibiting the tenant from housing persons not ordinarily living with him
- or providing for the costs of issuing or sending receipts.
Documents attached to the lease
A technical diagnostic file must be attached to the lease. The file includes the following documents:
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE)
- Lead Exposure Risk Statement (PEC) if the accommodation dates from before January 1949
- Risk and pollution report if the accommodation is located in an area at risk (floods, earthquakes, avalanches, ...)
- Status of the Inland Electricity Facility if the installation is more than 15 years old
- Inland Gas Facility Status if the facility is more than 15 years old or the last certificate of compliance is more than 15 years old.
FYI : since november 25, 2018, the technical diagnostic file is sent to the tenant by dematerialised means, unless the tenant or the owner explicitly objects.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor electricity installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal electricity installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a certificate of conformity relating to the conformity or safety of the electrical installation issued for less than 6 years by a recognised organisation. If the certificate cannot be provided, the declaration of the recognised organisation.
In lieu of the condition of the indoor gas installation, the lessor may provide:
- a statement of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years in connection with the sale of the dwelling
- or a condition of the internal gas installation carried out for less than 6 years by a professional certified by a body accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac).
FYI : the asbestos diagnosis does not have to be attached to the lease agreement, but must be made available to the tenant upon request.
Other documents must also be attached to the lease:
- Information Sheet to the tenant
- Location established upon delivery of keys
- Inventory and detailed furniture report
- Copy of ageing grid chosen if the tenant and landlord have agreed to apply an ageing grid
- Extract condominium settlement if the accommodation is located in a condominium
Please note : the excerpt deals with the destination of the building, the enjoyment of the private and communal areas and the share of the rented accommodation in each of the categories of charges.
If the dwelling is located in an area of undignified housing, it may need to be rented (renewal and renewal of the lease are not subject to it) (ask the town hall for information):
- obtaining prior authorisation to be annexed to the lease
- or the filing of declaration against receipt, a copy of which must be given to the tenant.
Lease duration
The lease term of a furnished rental is:
- 1 Year
- or 9 months if the rental is granted to a student.
Renewal of lease
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One-year lease
The lease is automatically renewed at the end of the lease if the tenant and owner have not given notice (leave).
9 month lease
The lease renewal is not possible. The lease terminates without the tenant or owner having to give notice (leave).
If the tenant and the owner wish to continue the lease, they must sign a new lease.