Landlord arrested for paying man to scare non-paying tenants in Nice Tenants had changed locks to stop the landlord from entering the home. He is now banned from going near the property
Property energy rating system in France eased (a little) Smaller properties are to have their DPE calculated differently so their rating more accurately ‘reflects reality’, the government says
Who holds the deposit for a French rental property? There are rules on how the deposit is managed during the rental period Former policeman accused of renting out 100 slum flats in Marseille Pool tax win, cheap €1/m² building plots: five French property updates Fake ads ‘attack’ on second homes in Brittany, flat owners’ legal fees
France’s draft anti-squatter law: If passed, what would it change? The plans aim to make it easier to evict non-paying tenants and squatters. They would also apply to second homes
Noisy deliveries, JFK’s holiday home and the dangers of subletting Our weekly round-up of property-related news in France
Illegal doorbells, heat pump accident: Five French property updates We also look at a trial of rooftop wind turbines, how Paris is cracking down on landlords who charge too much and more
Does it make sense to 'buy-to-let' property in France? Partner article: Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains the pros and cons of renting out property in France
Toxic seaweed, energy ratings, tiny flat: Four French property updates We also look at how having good insulation could add almost 10% value to your home and how the state has to pay €19,000 compensation over a chateau it seized
Can I rent out my refurbished outbuilding to a student in France? As long as specific rules are followed when renting a room or outbuilding, a property owner could benefit from tax breaks with rentals to students
New property website makes life easier for landlords in France The painful paperwork of renting out French property prompted landlord, Bruno Cantegrel, to launch the ‘Monsieur Hugo’ digital platform
French website makes rental paperwork easier for tenants and landlords The new online platform aims to protect the interests of both parties and to cut down on fraud and the use of illegal documents
Moving to new home during lockdown in France Reader question: We bought a house in France on April 6 (via power of attorney) and believe we have the right to move for two reasons: 1) Our lease expired in our rented property on April 7 and 2) Our new home is empty and unsecured.
Landowner in France left with €40,000 costs after squatters evicted Multiple families occupied the site in Nantes for more than a year before leaving in August. We look at new laws around squatting in France and what to do if it happens to you ‘Licence to rent’ aims to stop slum landlords and revive town centres Paris Airbnb landlords forced to sell in Covid tourism slump What is changing in France in November 2020?
Airbnb rules in Paris upheld by European Court of Justice The European Court of Justice has found in favour of French regulations that require landlords to obtain approval from the Mairie before listing their properties on rental sites such as Airbnb. Paris holiday rental landlords must register property Landlord responsibilities for unfurnished properties Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed