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Rental Charges It is important that landlords and tenants are aware of these regulations to ensure a fair distribution of costs. By understanding their respective obligations, they can avoid any disputes or misunderstandings regarding compensation and expenses related to the rental process .
Cost Sharing in Residential Leases: Understanding Responsibilities: –
In terms of residential leases, the principle is that the remuneration of the intermediary is the sole responsibility of the lessor, with some exceptions. Only the costs related to the visits, the constitution of the file, the drafting of the lease, and the inventory of fixtures must be shared between the landlord and the tenant. The tenant’s share must be less than or equal to a ceiling per m² defined by the decree of August 1, 2014:
- “Very tense” areas: €12 including tax per square meter of living space (this is the case for the city of Nice and its neighboring municipalities).
- “Strained” areas: €10 including tax per square meter of living space.
- Outside “restricted” areas: €8 including tax per square meter of living space.
When the real estate agent has been mandated by the lessor to carry out the inventory, his remuneration must imperatively be less than or equal to 3 € including tax per habitable square meter (tenant’s share). The lessor must therefore pay at least the same amount as that actually paid by the lessee.
These fees are due on the day of the signing of the residential lease, with the exception of the costs related to the inventory of fixtures which are due on the day of its completion.
Regulation and Fee Limits in Residential Rental Transactions:-
Research and negotiation costs are the responsibility of the lessor. It is important that landlords and tenants are aware of these regulations to ensure a fair distribution of costs. By understanding their respective obligations, they can avoid any disputes or misunderstandings regarding compensation and expenses related to the rental process.
