General conditions and fees for tenants

Duration of the tenancy agreement: minimum 3 months to one year and more.

Agency fees for the leasing of a FURNISHED property:

• Duration of 3 to 5 months: 90% of the monthly rent, VAT included.
• Duration of 6 to 11 months: 1 month rent, VAT included.
• Duration longer or equal to 12 months, renewable or extensible: 10% of the annual rent with utilities, VAT included.

First contract extension: 50% discount on aforementioned fees.

Pre-lease and post-lease inventories: Euros 3 incl. VAT per m2 of living space.

Notice period for the tenant: 1 to 2 months - This notice period is reduced to 1 month in the case that it is the employee’s first job, should an employee be transferred, or be made redundant and in the case of a new job following a redundancy.

Notice period for the landlord: no termination of the tenancy agreement possible before the end of the initial lease or before the end of each extension.

Security deposit: 2 months rent – returned after 2 months maximum, any damages or cleaning deducted.

Rent variation: based on IRL (French Rent Index) each year on the date the contract was signed.

Utilities:

• Water, collective heating and other shared bills are fixed and included in the rental price shown on our website.
• Electricity, gas and internet are not included.
   

Duration of the tenancy agreement: 1 year tacitly renewed.

Agency fees for the rental of a FURNISHED property: Euros 12 incl. VAT per m2 of living space.

Pre-lease and post-lease inventories: Euros 3 incl. VAT per m2 of living space.

Notice period for the tenant: 1 month.

Notice period for the landlord: 3 months before the end of the initial tenancy agreement or before the end of each extension.

Security deposit: 2 months rent – returned after 2 months maximum, any damages or cleaning deducted.

Rent variation: based on IRL (French Rent Index) each year on the date the contract was signed.

Utilities:

• Water, collective heating and other shared bills are fixed and included in the rental price shown on our website.
• Electricity, gas and internet are not included.
   

Duration of the tenancy agreement: 3 years tacitly renewed.

Agency fees for the rental of a UNFURNISHED property: Euros 12 incl. VAT per m2 of living space.

Pre-lease and post-lease inventories: Euros 3 incl. VAT per m2 of living space.

Notice period for the tenant: 1 month.

Notice period for the landlord: 6 months before the end of the initial tenancy agreement or before the end of each extension.

Security deposit: 1 month rent – returned after 2 months maximum, any damages or cleaning deducted.

Rent variation: based on IRL (French Rent Index) each year on the date the contract was signed.

Utilities:

• Water, collective heating and other shared bills are fixed and included in the rental price shown on our website.
• Electricity, gas and internet are not included.
   

Payment terms and conditions:

• The rent is payable at the beginning of each month.
• The agency fees are payable upon the signing of the tenancy agreement.
• Payment methods include bank transfer and checks.

Council Tax: The council tax (Taxe d’Habitation) is paid by the occupant on January 1st.

Home insurance: It is your responsibility to subscribe a multi-risk insurance for your own belongings throughout the tenancy. We can help you set this up with one of our French partners.

Documents to be supplied:

• Photocopy of your passport and visa;
• Last 3 payslips and copy of your employment contract;
• Proof of address for your primary residence;
• Banking details;
• If your company pays the rent on your behalf, please provide us with the company’s Kbis (registration certificate), a letter from your employer and the name & ID for the person signing the lease.

Paris Housing can provide you with personalised help for your application.