Property hunter
Élodie Garnier
Paris property hunter, I’m out exploring the city every week for our clients. I write about neighbourhoods, housing and everyday life in Paris.
Articles by Élodie Garnier
Élodie Garnier
What Paris Landlords Should Know About Electrical Inspection in France
What the electrical inspection in France requires from Paris landlords in 2026: the 15 year rule, six year validity,...
Élodie Garnier
How to Handle Difficult Tenants in France as an Overseas Landlord
How to handle difficult tenants in France: the legal steps for unpaid rent, your rights as a landlord, and how Paris...
Élodie Garnier
How to Furnish a Studio Apartment in Paris: Rules, Budget, and Rent Impact
What French law requires in a furnished Paris studio, what it costs in 2026, and how to furnish for tenants who pay f...
Élodie Garnier
How to Rent Out a Furnished Apartment in Paris: Owner's Guide
A practical guide to renting out a furnished apartment in Paris: choosing the right lease, staying compliant, and rea...
Élodie Garnier
What Documents Do French Landlords Need? Checklist & Legal Requirements
Renting out a Paris property? Know exactly what French law requires you to provide, before and during the tenancy. A...
Élodie Garnier
Does Landlord Insurance Cover Tenant Damage in Paris?
Paris landlord insurance explained: what PNO and GLI cover when a tenant causes damage, with verified 2026 costs and...
Élodie Garnier
How to Remind a Tenant to Pay Rent in Paris: Legal Steps for Landlords
A practical guide to reminding a tenant to pay rent in Paris, from the first relance letter to the 2023 legal deadlin...
Élodie Garnier
How to Find Reliable Tenants for Your Furnished Paris Apartment (2026)
A practical guide for Paris landlords on finding quality corporate and expat tenants, covering furnishing standards,...
Élodie Garnier
How Much Tax Does a Landlord Pay in France? Real Figures for Paris in 2026
Own a Paris property? Learn 2026 taxes landlords pay: income tax, social charges, taxe foncière, non-resident rates,...
