Eviction truce in place since 1956

A legal truce established in 1956 suspends evictions of tenants from November 1st to March 31st each year, except for specific exceptions. This period covers the five coldest months of the year, aiming to protect vulnerable tenants during harsh weather conditions.

Legal actions allowed during the truce

Despite the truce, property owners can still initiate or pursue legal proceedings against tenants during this period. The truce also extends to essential services, as electricity and gas suppliers are prohibited from cutting off service between November and March.

Eviction numbers remain steady

In 2025, nearly 25,000 evictions occurred, a number that has remained stable compared to 2024. These evictions affected over 50,000 people, according to the Housing Foundation, which also reported a 60% increase in evictions over the past ten years.

Criticism of 2023 law

The former Abbé Pierre Foundation criticizes the Kasbarian law of 2023, which reduced the time required for eviction procedures. The organization warns of a growing link between health deterioration and the loss of housing, with serious illnesses potentially leading to eviction.

Health and eviction linked

Christophe Robert, general delegate of the former Abbé Pierre Foundation, highlights that in France, serious illness can now lead to eviction. Health issues such as severe depression, disability, or loss of income can weaken a household financially, even if they do not directly prevent eviction.

Health issues as major cause of housing debt

At the Solidarity Housing Space in Paris, health difficulties were the second most common cause of housing debt in 2025, alongside job loss. The anxiety of the eviction process can further worsen these conditions, according to the Foundation.

Long-term consequences of eviction

A 2022 study by the Foundation found that a third of those evicted lost their jobs. One to three years later, more than a third had not found housing again. The organization also notes that evictions are increasingly not followed by temporary housing solutions.

Calls for policy change

The former Abbé Pierre Foundation is advocating for a new national prevention plan against evictions and the "mass production" of social housing. It criticizes the government for failing to meet its housing obligations and for not providing adequate support to those at risk of eviction.