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Overview of the stepsShow Steps

A short sequence of published steps; detailed content remains below.

  1. 1Several weeks/on noticeInventoryOpen the detailed step
  2. 2Under contract/leaseSend terminationsOpen the detailed step
  3. 3Day of releaseState of play and keysOpen the detailed step
  4. 4Before/after according to rulesUpdating organizationsOpen the detailed step
  5. 5After final invoicesClosing of balancesOpen the detailed step

Verified: 2026-07-26

Departure from France: closing file

Housing, taxes, agencies, banks and contracts with proof of closure.
Result of the folder

A table of obligations, confirmations of termination and new address.

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Practical benchmark

From documents to follow up

Practical benchmark, without guarantee of result: order and deadlines depend on your situation.
  1. 1Preparing documentsCheck parts and source files
  2. 2Contact or callCheck the channel and prepare your questions
  3. 3Send adapted mailChoose the model after checking the facts
  4. 4Follow the resultKeep the evidence and check the step

For whom

  • Sustainable departure
  • Closure of lease/utilities
  • Caf/CPAM/taxes/France Travail and contracts

To be done today

  1. Set departure date and correspondence address
  2. List contracts and levies
  3. Check housing/work advance notice

Arborescence

Separate sources, versions sent and confirmations.

01 — Housing

  • Leave/proof
  • Status/keys/photos
  • Deposits/counters

02 — Administrations

  • Taxes/address
  • Caf/CPAM/FT
  • ANEF only if applicable

03 — Contracts/bank

  • Energy/Internet/insurance
  • Bank/principles
  • Mail

04 — Work/evidence

  • End of contract
  • Bulletins/solde
  • Confirmations

Name Files

01_Preavis_logement.pdf02_Etat_lieux_sortie.pdf03_Resiliations.pdf04_Notifications_organismes.pdf90_Tableau_cloture.pdf

Departure from France: closing file — Control before dispatch

Verified: 2026-07-26

Control before dispatch

Completed: 0 / 6

The ticks help prepare the process, without confirming that the file is complete. The unverified requirements are marked "To be verified".

Vitalpes local balance sheet: no personal data entered and no substitution for official requirements.

Verified: 2026-07-26

After shipment

  • Watch for latest flows
  • Keep a contact channel
  • Termination with confirmation
  • Keep the file according to useful times

Signs that everything is moving forward normally

  • Each line has proof.
  • Lease / fenced keys
  • Contracts closed
  • Organizations with new address

After the repository: my step

This is a personal note, not an official status. "Completed" does not mean that the application is accepted.

Deposited — Next verified step

Use a traceable channel.

Send terminations
Pending — Next verified step

Check debits before closing the account.

Closing of balances
Additional documents requested — Next verified step

Note channel, notice, final action and proof.

Inventory
Completed — Next verified step

Keep the written result and check the indicated suites. If the result is not suitable, see the problem guides below.

Benchmark on the procedure: Closing of balances

In the event of a problem or unsatisfactory result

Deposit of security not returned

Error in official document or personal data

Enter a date you know. Vitalpes does not calculate legal time limits.

Points of vigilance

  • Close the bank too soon blocks repayments
  • One organization does not update all others
  • Tax obligations may remain

Mails at the right time

NeutralMail draft

Termination of a contract upon departure

When to use: For energy, internet, insurance or other contract after checking the notice and conditions.

Consignee: Termination service

Text in French

Subject matter: Subject matter: Termination of contract [reference] on [date]

Ma'am, sir, I ask you to terminate the [service/address] [reference] contract from [the desired date], due to [removal/departure]. Please confirm to me the actual date, the procedure for returning the equipment, the final statement and any balance. My correspondence address is [address]. Regrettably, [First Name]
Variables à remplacer
  • [référence]
  • [service/adresse]
  • [date souhaitée]
  • [déménagement / départ]
  • [adresse]
  • [Nom Prénom]
Attachments
  • Proof of reason if the contract requires
  • Meter reading or equipment

Before sending, replace all fields in square brackets and remove unnecessary personal data.

Official sources

In case of deviation, use the source and document specific to your procedure.

CloseMail draft

Request for the refund of the security deposit

When to use: After expiry of the applicable time limit, calculated from the handover of the keys and according to the state of the place.

Consignee: Bailman or agency

Text in French

Subject matter: Subject: Notice of return of the security deposit

Ma'am, sir, The accommodation located [address] was released and the keys handed over on [date]. The security deposit paid was EUR [amount]. To date, the sum of [amount remaining] euros has not been returned / the following deductions are not justified: [detentions contested]. I hereby order you to pay me the amount due and to provide me with proof of any deductions within [reasonable time] from the date of receipt of this letter. Please accept, Madam, Sir, my distinguished greetings. [First Name] [New address]
Variables à remplacer
  • [adresse]
  • [date]
  • [montant]
  • [montant restant]
  • [retenues contestées]
  • [délai raisonnable]
  • [Nom Prénom]
  • [Nouvelle adresse]
Attachments
  • Lease
  • State of play
  • Proof of key delivery
  • RIB

Before sending, replace all fields in square brackets and remove unnecessary personal data.

Official sources

In case of deviation, use the source and document specific to your procedure.

Official sources

In case of deviation, use the source and document specific to your procedure.