Winter eviction moratorium introduced

A winter eviction moratorium has been implemented, suspending forced evictions by public authorities for five months, starting from November 1, 2026, until March 31, 2027. This measure aims to provide temporary relief to tenants during the colder months, when displacement can be particularly difficult.

Eviction remains possible in specific cases

Despite the moratorium, eviction remains possible in six specific cases outlined by the government. These exceptions are designed to address situations where eviction is deemed necessary for safety, legal proceedings, or other urgent reasons.

Landlords can still request eviction orders

During the moratorium period, landlords can still request and obtain an eviction order and serve tenants with a notice to vacate. However, the actual forced execution of the eviction is postponed until the end of the moratorium, allowing tenants more time to find alternative housing.

Six specific exceptions detailed

According to a Service Public fact sheet published on October 2, 2026, the six specific cases where eviction is not protected include: a person benefiting from relocation corresponding to family needs; residents of a dwelling in a building affected by a safety order; people squatting a home, whether primary or secondary; squatting a garage or plot of land, where the loss of protection is not automatic; decisions made within a couple, such as a non-conciliation order requiring a spouse or partner to leave the home during a divorce procedure; and situations involving a protection order for violence against a partner or child.

Judicial discretion in some cases

In some of these cases, the judge has the discretion to maintain, reduce, or eliminate the moratorium, while in others, the protection is directly excluded. This distinction allows for flexibility in applying the moratorium while ensuring that certain urgent or legally mandated evictions can still proceed.