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How to protect your home in France against forest fires
Keeping gardens clear of undergrowth is important, and in several areas is a legal requirement
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New water restrictions in France: which areas are affected and what changes for residents
Warnings are being raised from north to south with the exception of the south-west (for now)
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Does a pool still add value to French property despite water restrictions?
An increased selling price might look attractive but do not forget running costs, increased taxes and water bans
Trêve is lost for squatters in France
Squatters no longer have the protection of the winter truce on evictions.

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.