Trêve is lost for squatters in France

Squatters no longer have the protection of the winter truce on evictions.

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The Elan law contains an amendment that specifically excludes them from the trêve hivernale, which stops landlords evicting tenants who are behind with their rent between November 1 and March 31.

Previously, although they were not directly protected, the trêve was often invoked in an attempt to prevent landlords evicting squatters.

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