6. Finding a Tenant for a French Rental Property

1. 6.1. Decide Your Market
   6.2. Internet Sites
   6.3. Newspapers/Magazines
   6.4. Estate Agents

6.4. Use of Estate Agents

Instead of (or in addition to) advertising, you can also consider going through an estate agent.

If you do so then the fees are freely negotiable and you will need to sign a mandate giving the agent authority to find a tenant.

The law provides that, where the letting is to be the principal residence of the tenant, then the costs of an intermediary are shared between the landlord and the tenant.

These costs include any associated with the preparation of the tenancy agreement.

Accordingly, whilst you may choose to pay all of the costs, you cannot impose all of the costs on the prospective tenant. Clearly, if your negotiating position is weak then you may find yourself landed with all of the costs.