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What is "colocation" in Paris? A Renter's Guide to Multiple Tenant Contracts
Finding roommates is popular for people of all ages in Paris. Yet, tenants who enter this legally binding arrangement should fully understand the potentially severe consequences of the obligations that are incurred. The following information is critical for anyone considering a colocation agreement in France.
Reclaiming the property for one's residence
In order to give the tenant proper notice to take possession of the property, the owner must respect the following conditions:
- Wait until the end of the lease (every rental agreement defines the beginning and the duration of the lease, so therefore the end as well);
- Give the tenant notice at least six months in advance of the end of the lease;
- Indicate the reason for the notice, i.e. repossession of the property to live in as his personal dwelling;
- Indicate the name and address of the beneficiary of the repossession;
- Send the notice by registered letter with acknowledgement or through a bailiff.
Notice from the landlord when selling his property
As we know, a tenant can give notice to his landlord at any time as long as he does so three months in advance. The owner of an unfurnished rental property, however, must give his tenant six months’ notice prior to the end of the lease. In the case of a furnished rental, the required notice for the owner is three months before the end of the lease.
If the property is the tenant’s primary residence, the owner must justify the notice; on the other hand, if the property is not the tenant’s primary residence, then the owner does not have to justify the notice.
