Residential Lease: Key Clauses to Know
When renting a property as a tenant’s main residence, particularly in the high-end real estate market in Paris and internationally, landlords are required to sign a written residential lease that complies with a legally defined template. This lease must include mandatory information, but it may also contain optional clauses designed to protect the landlord’s interests, provided they comply with current legislation.
Mandatory information in a residential lease
A residential lease must include:
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Identification of the landlord and tenant
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Start date and duration of the lease
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Purpose and living area of the property
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Description of private and shared areas
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Rent amount, payment terms and revision rules
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Previous rent paid (if applicable)
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Works carried out since the last lease
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Security deposit amount
If certain information is missing, tenants may request amendments or seek rent reduction through legal action.
Optional clauses that protect landlords
Landlords may include:
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Rent indexation clauses, allowing annual rent adjustment based on the Rent Reference Index (IRL)
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Termination clauses, enabling automatic lease termination in case of serious tenant breaches
Illegal or abusive clauses to avoid
French law prohibits clauses that unfairly disadvantage tenants, such as:
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Mandatory insurance with a designated provider
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Forced direct debit payment
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Exclusion of landlord liability
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Transfer of landlord repairs to the tenant
For high-value rental properties, professional property management ensures legally secure and efficient lease agreements.
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