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Duration: Rent verification — 15 min; dispute via conciliation — 1 to 3 months
Cost: ADIL and conciliation commission free of charge; lawyer if necessary
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Who this guide is for
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- Renters in Lyon or Grenoble signing a new lease
- Tenants whose rent increased at the time of the rental
- Those who want to challenge excessive rent or additional rent
To be prepared in advance
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- The address of the dwelling (for the reference rent card)
- The lease showing the amount of rent and expenses
- The date of the lease (the rules apply to lease and renewal)
Step-by-step procedure
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- 1Check if the framework applies in your municipality. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Lyon (since 2021) and Grenoble (since 2020). Confirm with the town hall or ADIL.
- 2Find the reference rent (median) and the higher reference rent (ceiling) for your accommodation: they depend on the type (furnished/unfurnished), the number of rooms and the neighborhood. Published on the metropolis website.
- 3Compare your rent to the increased reference rent. Above the ceiling, it is an offence and the overpayment is recoverable.
- 4Examine the rent supplement (majoration for specific characteristics), if it exists: it is only allowed for a very particular dwelling and must be included in a separate amendment. For ordinary accommodation, it is prohibited.
- 5In case of overpayment, send the lessor a notice to align the rent and refund the overpayment. In case of refusal, refer the matter to the Departmental Conciliation Commission (free of charge) and then to the Protection Litigation Judge.
Common mistakes
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- Ignore that the framework applies in his city and pay an excessive rent without saying anything.
- Consolidate rent and charges: the framework only covers non-cost rent.
- Accept a "default" rent supplement — it requires a separate justification and signature.
- Directly refer the matter to the court without attempting conciliation: the commission is free and faster.
Official sources
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Important remark
Reference rents are reviewed annually. This information is indicative — for up-to-date values and applicability in your municipality, consult the ADIL or the site of the metropolis.
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