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
Is DPE energy certificate needed for property used for Airbnb rentals? Proposed rules may impact properties whatever the platform used to rent them
Paris joins Nice, Lille and other cities crackdown on ‘key boxes’ If a vote against the boxes goes ahead, owners risk them being removed next month Can I get a discount for paying rent up front in France? Confusion over French holiday lets after tax rules tightened in error Explainer: how to find a guarantor so as to rent a flat in France
Who holds the deposit for a French rental property? There are rules on how the deposit is managed during the rental period
Couple let French home to woman for 3 days but she refuses to leave The timing of contract means French rental truce prevents eviction
Bat invasion and buying at auction: French property news and updates Our pick of recent property articles that you might have missed
Paris property manager loses court appeal over unsuitable tenant The Paris courts ruled in favour of the property’s owners
Row after tenant electrician fitted solar panels on own French home He is qualified to install panels but rental agency says it did not give permission. A court will rule on whether permission was needed for the panels which are on walls rather than the roof
Who is responsible for septic tank in rented French home? Landlords should provide tenants with all technical documents required when renting out a property
Boiler service among tenant’s responsibilities when renting in France We take a look at who is liable for tax, bills, maintenance and repairs when letting a property
Rural house prices boost, €12,000 homes: five French property updates Plus Matisse’s former flat up for sale, France’s rent cap extended and food waste bins mandatory in flats from next year
Airbnb owners in France ditch site for new ‘no day limit’ platforms How short-term renters and property owners are navigating some cities’ restrictions on Airbnb
What help is available to rent an electric car in France? Generous grants are available in France when you swap your old car for an electric model, but did you know you can also get help when renting an electric vehicle? How do I know if flat listing respects French rent control rules? What is a ‘protected tenant’ in France and how do you become one? More drivers in France opt to lease a car than buy a new one
Landlord held responsible by French court for squatter’s fall in flat The victim, who had not paid rent for more than two years, was hospitalised when a rusty guard rail broke in the property French man faces legal battle over yurts he rents for free to families Two-year squatter ordeal led French landlord to consider hunger strike Recap: 14 new rules and health changes in France Should we pay ‘taxe d'habitation’ if not in French house on January 1? French website makes rental paperwork easier for tenants and landlords
Key questions when letting your property for summer As we enter summer and ‘high season’, many readers will be considering renting out their French homes or second properties to take advantage of the extra income, especially in popular tourist areas.
Seven money changes coming into effect in France in October From gas tariffs to unemployment benefit to Netflix subscriptions, we explain how your finances may be affected
€15,000 fine for Paris Airbnb landlord upheld by court Courts have ruled against property owners’ right to rent out second homes in cities in France without informing local authorities. More fines for other rule-breakers are expected
What changes in France from June 1 Aside from the second stage of France’s deconfinement this month (from June 2) gas prices are going down, electricity prices are going up, and there are some important tax dates to remember.
Airport car hire warning I hired a car from Green Motion at Stansted Airport and returned it on time, undamaged.
Homeowner in French town takes revenge on bad tenants A homeowner in a small French town has received overwhelming support after he dumped a lorry full of rubbish and old furniture left by his former tenants, in front of their new property.
City collective funds home for homeless family Group in Nice hope to help more families find places to live
What is available for the average rent... Average rents in Paris are nearly twice those elsewhere in France
Monthly rent for empty car space For people living in the country a parking place usually comes with the property but for those living or working in a town or city it may be a bit more difficult.
Landlord responsibilities for unfurnished properties What are the responsibilities of landlords renting out unfurnished properties? J.J.
Mythbuster: French prefer renting to buying A few years ago a UK daily newspaper ran an article on how English people ‘see themselves as kings of their own castles’ while the ‘Germans and French prefer to rent’.
Fines soar for Paris Airbnb rental landlords Fines for illegally renting through avenues such as Airbnb are growing
Airbnb hosts may face social charges Rental income rule change should only affect multiple-property owners
Rent a car one-way for just €1 Yes, there's a catch... drivers are returning vehicles for car-hire companies, so no return included