Eviction is strictly governed by law. It normally calls for a formal demand for payment, a court order and the involvement of a judicial officer (commissaire de justice). Every situation has to be assessed on its own facts.

The cost varies with the complexity of the case, the judicial officer's charges, legal fees and how long the proceedings run. Unpaid rent insurance may cover part of these costs.

The claim should be reported to the insurer promptly, its source identified, the managing agent informed where necessary, and the appropriate repairs put in hand.

The deposit is returned once the check-out inventory has been carried out, less any sums still owed or any repairs that are properly justified.

The energy performance certificate now bears on the letting itself, on how the rent is set and on whether certain energy-inefficient properties can be put on the market at all.

The rent has to stay within the ceilings set by the rent control rules in force in Paris, subject to any rent supplement the regulations allow.

Each arrangement carries different advantages in terms of taxation, length of commitment and day-to-day management. The right choice depends on the owner's objectives for their assets.

A property holding company (SCI) can make a portfolio easier to manage and to pass on. Whether it is worthwhile depends on the personal and tax position of the partners.

Rental income is declared either under the micro-foncier scheme or under the régime réel. Which one to choose depends above all on the level of deductible expenses.

Certain charges tied to everyday use of the property can be recovered from the tenant. The rest stay with the landlord.