In Paris's 16th arrondissement, the CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier and CENTURY 21 Auteuil Seine agencies assist landlords in drafting unfurnished lease agreements and managing the rental of their properties.
What is the difference between a lease for an unfurnished residence and a lease for a furnished residence?
An unfurnished lease applies to an unfurnished dwelling—that is, one rented without enough furniture to live in immediately. In contrast, a furnished lease must include the necessary furnishings for daily living.
This difference affects the lease term, the amount of the security deposit, the tenant's notice period, and certain termination rules.
What is the applicable law for leases of vacant residential properties?
Leases for vacant residential properties are primarily governed by the law of July 6, 1989, as amended by the ALUR Act. This framework applies when the dwelling serves as the tenant’s primary residence.
The lease agreement must comply with the standard form provided for by the regulations. ANIL reminds tenants that a written lease is required, even though a verbal lease remains legally valid but carries risks.
How long is a lease for an unfurnished residential property?
The minimum lease term depends on the landlord. It is 3 years if the landlord is an individual, and 6 years if the landlord is a corporation.
At the end of the lease term, the contract is automatically renewed unless either party gives notice of termination in the prescribed manner.
What information must be included in a lease for an unfurnished residential property?
The unfurnished lease agreement must include the names of the landlord and tenant, the address of the dwelling, the living area, the effective date, the term, the rent amount, the service charges, the security deposit, and the payment terms.
It must also specify the relevant provisions: rent adjustments, repairs, termination, a termination clause, and joint liability among roommates, if applicable.
What documents must be attached to a lease for an unfurnished residence?
Several attachments must accompany the lease: technical inspection report, information notice, move-in inventory, the decree on maintenance and tenant repairs, the decree on recoverable service charges, the condominium bylaws if necessary, and—recommended—the depreciation schedule.
The technical inspection file includes, among other things, the Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) and inspections for gas, electricity, lead, or other risks, depending on the property. Service Public lists the applicable standards for these inspections and the mandatory disclosures in the lease agreement.
How is the rent for an unfurnished rental unit determined?
Rent depends on the market, the address, the square footage, the condition of the property, the floor level, the amenities, and rental demand.
In Paris, rent is still subject to rent control. Rent excluding utilities must not exceed the adjusted reference rent, which varies depending on the neighborhood, the number of rooms, the type of lease, and when the dwelling was built.
