Rent
a flat for a short term
Furnished
Rentals
Certain private owners rent premises sufficiently furnished
for daily living. The steps towards finding this type of rental are
the same as those for empty dwellings.
The duration of the leasing period and the rent are freely
determined. The rent is generally paid monthly, but may be paid on
weekly basis as well. A written lease is not compulsory but it is
recommended to write one up and include:
- the
amount of the rent,
- the
amount of charges if they are not included,
- compulsory
insurance,
- rental
duration,
- possibilities
existing for contract termination before expiry,
- the
notice to be given by the owner and tenant.
It is important to conduct an inventory of the premises,
which includes furniture and fixtures. The owner generally requires
a deposit whose amount varies according the duration of the rental
period.
Should an intermediary be involved (real estate agent
or « notaire ») they are entitled to remuneration. This
amount must be indicated to you.
Other short-term rental formulas exist as well: hotels,
young workers’home, rural homes (gîtes ruraux), university
housing, and youth hostels.
Some CIL may have available for company employees or trainees,
collective accommodation, either in hostels (young workers, for example)
or « accommodation centres » (hotel-style residences intended
for company employees).