In France, to regulate the rental of accommodation, a rental contract must be drawn up. It is obligatory. The contract is in real estate jargon called “Lease”. There are different types of contracts, what you have to remember is that it binds you as well as the rental company. 🤝
→ The lessor's obligations
Renting decent housing 🏡
He must rent out decent accommodation that does not jeopardize the safety or health of the tenant:
Accommodation of more than 9m2
Sufficient ventilation
Infrastructure security
No pests: rats, cockroaches
Equipment: heating, water, drainage
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Drafting and signing a rental contract ✍
He must sign a rental contract with you. In this contract, a certain number of elements must appear. The contract must be signed before you enter the premises.
Proof of payment of your rent and charges if included 📑
Each month, the landlord must certify through the rent receipt that you have paid for your accommodation. If charges are included in the rent, he must also prove that the amount of the charges corresponds to what is requested of you.
Carrying out non-rental repairs 👨🔧
A problem with the fittings, rolling shutters that no longer close, an elevator to be repaired! All these repairs are the responsibility of the lessor.
→ Your obligations
Payment of rent and utilities 💰
You must pay your rent throughout your contract. Several important information:
The security deposit paid at the start of the rental should not be used to pay the last month's rent.
When you pay your rent several times late, the landlord has the right not to renew the lease
Non-payment or partial payment of your rent and your charges may result in the termination of the lease
Subscription to home insurance 🏡
Home insurance is mandatory before entering the premises. At Studapart, we offer one, once you have made your reservation online.
Non-degradation of housing ✅
A key principle in France is the non-degradation of housing. If you return the accommodation in poor condition, for example: broken glass, unusual wear on the parquet or carpet, the lessor may demand repairs. Very often it is your security deposit that goes there.