As summer approaches, renting or subletting your home during the holidays can help make ends meet. However, be careful: regulations governing summer rentals are strict and depend on the occupant’s status as well as the municipality where the property is located.
Subletting when you are a tenant:
For a tenant, the rule is simple: subletting is prohibited without the landlord’s written consent, even for a short period. Failure to comply may expose the tenant to penalties ranging from termination of the lease to the payment of damages. The only exception is hosting relatives or close friends free of charge, with no financial consideration.
When subletting is authorized and takes the form of a furnished tourist rental, registration with the local municipality may be required. Any income received must be declared, and the tenant remains liable for any damage caused.
Owner-occupier: rules to be followed:
An owner may rent out their primary residence during their absence, but generally within a limit of 120 days per year, or even 90 days in certain cities such as Nice and Antibes. A declaration to the local town hall and an official registration number are often mandatory.
Renting out your home during the summer is therefore possible, but only in compliance with the legal framework. A freedom that comes with conditions.
