Tenant remedies: furnished notice in France
If you are a tenant of a furnished rental in France and your notice is disputed or improperly applied, you have specific remedies to know. This article simply explains tenant rights, applicable deadlines, how to contest an abusive notice, and which evidence to gather (letters, inventories, exchanges). You will also find steps to contact the departmental conciliation commission, bring the case to the judicial court if necessary, and draft a model letter to terminate or respond to the landlord. The rules are based on the 1989 law and official texts, and aim to help you protect your situation without legal jargon.
What to do in case of a dispute over the notice
In case of disagreement about a notice for a furnished rental, start by checking the applicable duration and re-reading your rental agreement. The standard notice period for a furnished rental given by the tenant is one month, except for exceptions provided by law.[1] Keep all evidence (letters, acknowledgments of receipt, inventories) and note important dates.
In France, the notice period for a furnished rental given by the tenant is generally one month.
- Send a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt (LRAR) to the landlord to formalize your position.
- Keep all exchanges, the inventory of fixtures and dated photographic evidence.
- Respect notice deadlines to avoid penalties or deductions from the security deposit.
- Contact the departmental conciliation commission to attempt mediation before any judicial referral.
Mediation through the departmental conciliation commission often avoids a long and costly procedure.
Deadlines and exceptions
For a furnished rental, the tenant's standard notice is one month. Different deadlines may apply in case of professional transfer, job loss, new employment, or if the dwelling is located in a tense zone for certain leases; always check your situation and admissible reasons. If the landlord imposes conditions contrary to current law, those clauses are unenforceable and you can challenge them.
Respond to notifications and meet deadlines so you do not lose your rights.
FAQ
- What is the notice period for a furnished rental?
- The standard period for a tenant is one month, except for specific cases provided by the law or particular situations.
- What to do if the landlord refuses departure on the scheduled date?
- Send a registered letter reminding the notice, keep evidence and seize the departmental conciliation commission if necessary.
- What evidence is useful to contest a notice?
- Inventories, written exchanges (emails, SMS), registered letters and dated photos are essential.
How to
- Check the applicable notice period in your contract and under the law.
- Gather evidence: inventory, written exchanges, photos and receipts.
- Send a registered letter (or model letter) to the landlord to state your notice.
- Contact the departmental conciliation commission to propose mediation.
- If conciliation fails, bring the case to the judicial court by filing a reasoned request with your evidence.
Organize your evidence chronologically to help the conciliator or judge.
Key points
- The notice for a furnished rental given by the tenant is generally one month.
- Keep all documents and evidence related to the notice and the state of the dwelling.
- Favor conciliation before a judicial procedure.
Help and Support / Resources
- Consult practical pages on Service-public.fr
- Consult official texts on Legifrance
- Practical information on Justice.fr
