Our bilingual legal team helps businesses and individuals collect overdue payments across France.
Recover overdue rent from tenants in France with immediate lawyer-led action.
Unpaid rent is one of the most frequent and costly issues for property owners in France. Whether the tenant is an individual, a business, an expatriate, or a commercial occupier, French law provides strong protective measures and rapid recovery procedures — if handled by a qualified lawyer.
Our firm provides full-service, lawyer-managed rent arrears recovery for residential and commercial properties across France.
We assist landlords, private owners, SCIs, real estate investors, and international property holders who need fast, enforceable recovery solutions.
French rental law especially for residential leases is highly regulated and requires strict compliance with legal procedures.
Only a French lawyer can:
We begin with a lawyer-issued formal notice (“mise en demeure”) demanding immediate payment of unpaid rent, service charges, and penalties.
For residential leases, we also review compliance with French tenant-protection regulations.
This phase resolves many arrears issues without court intervention.
Includes:
Engagement with guarantors (if any)
Goal: Rapid settlement before initiating legal proceedings.
When a tenant is uncooperative, insolvent, or intentionally avoiding payment, we initiate urgent asset-freezing actions.
We may seize:
Our work includes:
Goal: Secure your claim before the tenant disappears or becomes insolvent.
For clear and uncontested arrears, we can file a fast-track payment order with the competent French court.
We handle:
Recovery of rent arrears + charges + penalties
Typical timeline: 4–8 weeks, depending on the court.
If the tenant contests the debt, refuses to leave the premises, or systematically fails to pay, we initiate full litigation including eviction proceedings.
We manage:
Eviction timelines depend on the type of lease and the legal protections applicable.
From 650 € HT + success fee
→ Lawyer notice, negotiation, guarantor engagement
From 1450 € HT + success fee
→ Filing, monitoring & enforceable order
From 3500 € HT + success fee
→ Complete representation before French courts
Quoted individually
→ Based on assets and procedural complexity
our services
We regularly represent:
Rent arrears occur when a tenant fails to pay rent or recoverable charges by the contractual due date. Arrears may include:
The landlord must prove the amount is certain, liquid, and due.
Rent arrears claims are generally subject to a 3-year limitation period for residential leases. Commercial leases may follow different rules. Acting promptly is essential to avoid prescription.
Yes in practice. A formal notice (mise en demeure):
For residential leases, strict procedural compliance is required before escalation.
Rent arrears disputes are handled by:
Jurisdiction usually lies where the property is located.
Send us your unpaid invoices and documents, and our lawyers will review your case at no cost.
You receive a clear recovery evaluation and an initial debtor check within 48 hours.
Our lawyers review your contracts and terms to add protective clauses—retention of title, penalties, guarantees—so you avoid future non-payment.
Strengthen your legal framework before issues arise.
Yes. Landlords may:
Eviction is a separate procedure and subject to additional legal safeguards.
Yes. Interest may accrue:
Courts verify that interest claims comply with tenant protection laws.
Tenants may raise defenses such as:
Courts assess evidence carefully, particularly compliance with housing regulations.
Yes, once an enforceable title is obtained. Possible enforcement measures include:
All enforcement actions must respect tenant protection rules.
We offer a comprehensive range of debt collection services designed to recover outstanding payments efficiently and professionally. From amicable settlement negotiations and formal demand letters to legal recovery actions and enforcement proceedings, our team has the experience and resources to manage all aspects of the debt recovery process while maintaining strong client relationships.
