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Do I need licence to use a rowboat in France?
Motorised vehicles always require licence if engine is powerful enough
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What happens to a car lease in France if the leaseholder dies?
Insurance policies can cover payments
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What costs and taxes are involved in selling our second home in France?
Several fees affect the final bill when you sell a French second home
Diagnostics for holiday rental
Is it necessary to supply the ‘diagnostic’ property check documents to provide a holiday rental? D.L.
Stricly speaking, yes, people renting out holiday accommodation are legally meant to supply the usual diagnostics that would apply to longer-term rentals, apart from the dossier de performance énérgetique (DPE) which concerns matters like energy consumption. They include: lead (for buildings built before 1949; diagnostic not more than six years old); asbestos (flats built before 1997; diagnostic should have been done since April 1 2013); and, if the property is in an area subject to natural and technological risks (less than six months old).
