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FURNISHED APARTMENTS
Furnished apartments rented by the week or month are
more expensive than those leased for a year. Studios
and one-bedroom apartments are sought after and thus
proportionately more expensive than large ones. There is
a great deal of turnover in short-term apartments, so with
some effort, reasonably priced, furnished lodgings can
be found.
Most people who come to Paris to stay for less than a year
rent under short-term contracts. Short-term vacation rentals
are not governed by law, but furnished apartments with a
rental duration of one year are subject to almost the same
laws as unfurnished ones, if the apartment is the primary
residence of the tenant. The lease on these apartments
(
bail à usage d'habitation en meublé
) can sometimes be
negotiated. Real estate agents' commissions are paid by
the tenant. Generally, the rent includes the habitation taxes,
building charges and insurance. Make sure to inquire, for
any apartment or house must be covered for property
damage and personal liability (see pages 100-101). Minimum
insurance does not cover any damage done by the tenant
to the furniture, to the building, or even to a neighbour's
apartment, for example, by faulty plumbing. Thus, ensure
that the landlord has a comprehensive homeowner's policy,
even if you are just renting for a year.
The laws for furnished apartments state only that they
must be equipped with a table, chair and bed, so you should
inquire specifically about the items you require, such as a
desk, a microwave or toaster. Ask the landlord for a detailed
inventory (
inventaire détaillé
) and make sure it matches what
is actually there. Check and report in writing any irregularities
in the apartment, so that you will not be charged for damage
upon leaving. Do not hesitate to specify every furniture scratch
and stain. When vacating the apartment, check the inventory
once again.
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