To be checked first
- Immediate hazard gas, electricity, structure
- Origin of moisture and ventilation
- Bailer informed in writing?
- Social housing or Caf concerned
High risk · Verified: 2026-07-26
Moisture, moisture or inadequate housing
Identify, inform the lessor, do not stop the rent unilaterally and move to Signal Housing/Conciliation/judge.
Evidence to be kept
- Dated photos and exhibits
- Mesures/constats
- Couriers
- Medical certificates only if necessary and transmitted safely
Action scale
Do not start with the toughest level: choose according to facts, document and delay.
1
Immediately.
Document and report
- List the defects
- Write to the lessor
- Contact ADIL
Sources of this step
2
Without a work plan or if the defect is contested.
Formality/Signal Housing
- Send a formal notice
- Use Signal Accommodation if available
- Request a schedule of work
Sources of this step
Mail for this step
CloseMail draft
Notice of non-decency
When to use: After a first written report when the work is not organised or the problem is contested.
Consignee: Bailman or agency
Text in French
Subject matter: Subject: Request to bring housing into conformity
Ma'am, sir, I have reported to you the [date of first report] disorders affecting the dwelling located [address]: [fact sheet]. These disorders persist and affect [safety / health / equipment / humidity]. I urge you to organize the compliance work and to communicate in writing their nature and timetable. I'm still paying the rent. Without an answer or solution, I will refer the matter to the competent services and remedies. Regrettably, [First Name]
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Official sources
In case of deviation, use the source and document specific to your procedure.
3
If the notice remains unanswered or if the disagreement persists.
After two months
- Seize the Protection Litigation Judge
- CDC/conciliator possible
- Caf/organism can see non-decency
Sources of this step
4
Electrical hazard, gas, collapse, poisoning or medical emergency.
Immediate hazard
- Call 112/18/15 depending on the risk
- Leave the dangerous area
- Keep evidence after security clearance
Sources of this step
Time and urgency
Public service mentions two months after notice for certain suites; this never justifies waiting in case of danger.
Avoid
- Don't stop the rent unilaterally
- Don't stay on the phone without writing
- Do not remove all tracks before photos/constat
Signs of result
- Recognised defects
- Work and dates defined
- Report recorded
- Formal response body/judge
Official sources
In case of deviation, use the source and document specific to your procedure.
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