Rent control: fall in the number of illegal ads in Lyon

Written by Meilleurtaux editorial team .
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October 17, 2024 .
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Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 5:15 p.m
par Meilleurtaux Editorial Team

In effect from November 2021, the rent control system in Lyon appears to be paying off. According to the results of the prefecture and the city of Lyon, the number of non-compliant ads, that is to say that exceeded the legal rental rate, fell by -13% between 2022 and 2024. In fact, the figure was this at 26. % this year, compared to 39% two years ago.

At the same time, the use of simulation tools increasing. In total, the platforms that offer this service have identified around 815,000 actions, carried out mostly (60%) by tenants.

134 reports for rent above the roofs in 2024

The report also shows 134 reports for rents above legal ceilings in 2024 a slight decrease compared to 2022 (184 reports). As for what was returned to tenants, this amounted to 200,000 euros.

Note that the prefecture ensures both control and suppression of private and professional landlords that goes around this device. And according to the explanation of its general secretary, Vanina Nicoli,

When the conflict is not resolved through arbitration, owners are subject to an administrative fine of between 3,000 and 4,500 euros.

Vanina Nicoli

As a reminder, subscribe to a home insurance it is the responsibility of the tenant. Otherwise, it is open to him cancellation of the lease by the owneror at best, the latter performs this process himself and then asks his refund. The insurance must cover at least the explosive hazardsyourfire and water damage.

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Rents still seem too high

Important The president of the metropolitan area of ​​Lyon, Bruno Bernard, said that “despite the number of illegal advertisements falling, rents are still too high”.

This situation particularly applies to the small areaseven though a slight decline (-4%) was noted in the sectors targeted by rent control.

In contrast,

Many landlords still try to justify going over the ceilings with extra rent,

Said the vice president, Renaud Payre.