Signing a rental contract is mandatory.
The lease must comply with a standard contract which differs depending on whether the accommodation is rented empty or furnished.
A rental unit must respect a minimum surface area. This is one of the decency criteria for housing.
The accommodation must have at least one main room with:
Please note: departmental health regulations may impose more restrictive conditions.
To qualify for APL, the accommodation must have a minimum surface area of 16 m² for 2 roommates. For each additional flatmate, an additional 9 m² is required.
Note: if one of the tenants does not sign the lease, he is not considered a co-tenant. He is a simple occupant and he has no right to housing, even if he pays part of the rent.
