Question 1

What is a quittance de loyer in English?

Accepted Answer

A quittance de loyer is a French rent receipt: the landlord's written confirmation that the tenant paid the rent and charges in full for a given period. Under Article 21 of loi 89-462 it must be provided free of charge when the tenant requests it. There is no official English version — the legally valid document is always in French.

Question 2

How do I get a rent receipt in English in France?

Accepted Answer

The legally valid quittance is always in French. AdminLanding generates the compliant French document and can append an optional English reference annexe — a non-binding, plain-English explanation — to the same PDF. This is what French landlords with anglophone tenants look for as a « quittance de loyer en anglais » : the French original stays the sole binding version (« le document français fait foi »), the annexe adds the understanding.

Question 3

Is the rent receipt generator really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every AdminLanding account can generate up to 20 compliant French rent receipts per month, free — no pack, no subscription, no card. The paid Rental Pack adds automatic monthly sending to your tenant, plus the full document set (leases, inspections, deposit letters).

Question 4

What is the difference between a quittance and a reçu?

Accepted Answer

A quittance certifies full payment of rent and charges for the period. If the tenant paid only part of the amount, the landlord must instead issue a reçu (partial-payment receipt) for the sum received (Article 21, loi 89-462).

Question 5

Is a rent receipt (quittance de loyer) mandatory in France?

Accepted Answer

Yes — when the tenant requests it. Under Article 21 of the Law of July 6, 1989, the landlord must provide a rent receipt at no cost upon request, provided the rent has been paid in full. The receipt must clearly separate rent from charges.

Question 6

What must a rent receipt contain?

Accepted Answer

A legally valid rent receipt must include: the landlord's name and address, the tenant's name, the property address, the date of issue, the payment period, the rent amount (separate from charges), and the total charges amount.

Question 7

Can I send a rent receipt by email?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since the ALUR law (2014), landlords can send rent receipts electronically (email, online platform) with the tenant's prior agreement.

Question 8

What is the difference between a quittance and an attestation de loyer?

Accepted Answer

A quittance proves that the full rent has been paid for a specific period. An attestation de loyer confirms the tenant's residency and payment status — often requested by CAF for housing allowance (APL/ALS) applications.

Question 9

Is an état des lieux (property inspection) mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Strongly recommended. Without one, the tenant is presumed to have received the property in good condition (Article 1731, Civil Code), making it very difficult for the landlord to claim damages at exit.

Question 10

Can a landlord charge for issuing a rent receipt?

Accepted Answer

No. Article 4(p) of Law 89-462 states that any clause requiring the tenant to pay for the issuance or sending of a rent receipt is void.

Question 11

What can a tenant do if the landlord refuses to issue a quittance?

Accepted Answer

First a formal demand (mise en demeure) by registered letter; if the landlord still refuses, the tenant can ask the court for an injunction to issue it (injonction de faire), with damages possible when the refusal causes harm — for example blocked housing aid. There is no criminal penalty for a mere refusal.

Question 12

How long should rent receipts be kept?

Accepted Answer

Three years after the end of the lease, for both landlord and tenant — matching the prescription period for rent-related claims (Article 7-1, loi 89-462). As proof of address, administrations generally expect a receipt less than 3 months old.

Question 13

Furnished or unfurnished lease — which one?

Accepted Answer

Furnished leases have a minimum 1-year term (9 months for students), unfurnished require 3 years. Furnished offers more flexibility but requires specific equipment listed by decree.

Question 14

Is e-signature available for lease contracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AdminLanding offers optional eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures from €1.50 per signer. Tenants receive a secure link, sign on any device, and both parties receive a signed PDF with audit trail.

	Management agency	Free templates (DIY)	Subscription web tools	Rent
Cost	6–8% of annual rent	€0 — you assemble and verify everything	Monthly subscription, billed forever	First property free, then €49 one-time per property
Bilingual EN/FR	Rarely	No	FR-only interfaces	Yes — UI in English, documents in legal French
eIDAS e-signature	Included in fees	No	Paid add-on	From €1.50 per signer
Tenant portal	Via the agency	No	No dedicated tenant app	€7 per property, one-time
Mobile app	No	No	Web-first, mobile views	Native Android + iOS
Compliance & maintenance reminders	Depends on mandate	No	Limited	Included on every property

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Move-in / Move-out Inspections

Deposit Management

E-Signature (EU eIDAS)

Compliance & maintenance reminders

Property Management

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