Nearly all student housing advertisements in several major French cities violate rent control regulations. According to a study published by Que Choisir Ensemble, 95% of the advertisements analyzed in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, Grenoble, and Montpellier exceed the legal rent limits, with an average overcharge of €234 per month.
The association examined 125 listings for studios smaller than 18 m² published on several real estate platforms. It believes that many landlords are applying rent supplements deemed excessive and insufficiently justified, resulting in amounts far exceeding the limits set by regulations.
The future of the device in question
With the rent control experiment set to end in November, Que Choisir Ensemble is advocating for its extension and stricter enforcement. A bill supported by the government proposes extending the scheme for another two years.
The association points out that nine out of ten students have to turn to private rentals due to a lack of space in CROUS student residences. It emphasizes that rents average €600 per month, reaching nearly €1,000 in Paris, while housing benefits only cover a limited portion of the expenses. It also warns against the growth of co-living options, whose prices are inflated by additional services often poorly suited to students' needs.
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