Security deposit

Rules and advice for collecting, holding and returning a security deposit.

Security deposit in France: amount, payment and return

How much security deposit can a French landlord request? When is it paid, when must it be returned, and can it be set off against outstanding rent by agreement?

August 1, 202631 min read

Security deposit

Security deposit deductions in France: what can a landlord charge?

What can a landlord deduct from a security deposit in France? Cleaning, repairs, missing items, quotations, wear and tear, evidence and disputes: a practical guide to calculating and discussing deductions.

August 11, 202636 min read