Rental contract notice updated

A decree published in the Official Journal on October 17, 2026, updates the information notice that must be included in rental contracts for housing that is the tenant's primary residence. This notice, established by a decree from May 2015, outlines rules about rent, charges, repairs, and dispute resolution between landlords and tenants.

Focus on energy performance

The updated notice pays special attention to the energy efficiency of housing and includes a reminder about the timeline for banning homes that are inefficient in terms of energy use. It outlines when certain energy ratings will no longer be allowed for new or renewed leases in Metropolitan France.

Energy efficiency deadlines

Since January 1, 2025, housing classified as G on the energy performance diagnosis (DPE) can no longer be leased or renewed in Metropolitan France. The notice reminds readers that starting January 1, 2028, housing classified as F will be affected, followed by housing classified as E in 2034. It also notes the specific schedules for overseas territories.

Landlord obligations and tenant rights

The notice details a landlord's responsibilities regarding the habitability of the housing and the submission of the technical diagnosis file (DDT). It also reminds tenants that they may, under certain conditions, carry out energy-efficient renovations at their own expense, and it outlines the rules for repairs carried out by the landlord.

Financial contributions and rent control

The document revisits the possibility for a landlord to request a financial contribution from a tenant after certain energy-saving renovations, especially in vacant rentals. It also provides details on the experimentation of rent control, the primary residence servitude, and the procedures for eviction and non-payment. This decree does not introduce new rental restrictions, but it updates an existing document to clarify current legal rules for landlords and tenants.