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In brief
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Duration: Signature — 1 day ; duration — 9 months (university year)
Cost: Often deposit 1 to 2 month rent; Visale — free
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Who this guide is for

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  • Students staying in a student residence (private, excluding CROUS)
  • Foreign students coming for a university year
  • Youth looking for a furnished without long-term commitment

To be prepared in advance

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  • Student Card or Tuition Certificate
  • Identity document (passport or residence permit)
  • Resource justification or guarantor / Visale

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1Confirm the type of lease: the student lease 9 months applies only for furnished accommodation and only for a student. It does not apply to empty accommodation.
  2. 2Check the duration: exactly 9 months, usually from September to May/June. The lease automatically ends on the scheduled date — no notice of departure to be given.
  3. 3Read the conditions of departure and deposit: what documents to provide to recover the security deposit, how long (often up to 2 months) and what deductions are possible.
  4. 4Check out the detailed entry points: photograph all the defects. It's also the base to get the deposit back at the start.
  5. 5Think of Visale: free state guarantee, open to students under the age of 30 — it replaces a guarantor and is accepted for the student lease.
  6. 6To stay the following year, ask for a new lease in advance. The student lease is not renewed alone — a new contract must be signed.

Common mistakes

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  • Believe that notice of departure is necessary. For a lease of 9 months, no — it expires on its own.
  • Do not document the condition of the dwelling at the entrance. The deposit can then be used for existing defects.
  • Wait for automatic renewal. It does not exist — anticipate a new lease.
  • Student lease, classic furnished lease (12 months) and CROUS accommodation (clean rules).

Official sources

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Useful links

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Type of leaseMobility lease (1–10 months)Visa guarantee

Important remark

Housing law has nuances. This information is indicative — for your situation, consult the ADIL (free) or a professional.

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