A practical, accessible approach to understanding French residential lease law — built around real situations, not abstract theory.
Our Approach
Most people encounter rental law at a moment of stress. The landlord has sent a notice. The deposit has not been returned. A clause in the lease seems unfair. In these moments, abstract legal explanations are not helpful.
Dexvionex workshops are built differently. Each session starts with a concrete scenario that participants recognize from their own experience. The legal framework is then introduced as the explanation for what is happening and what options exist. This approach makes the information stick.
We cover both sides of the rental relationship in every workshop. A landlord who understands what a tenant is legally entitled to will manage their property more effectively. A tenant who understands what a landlord can lawfully require will be better prepared to respond.
What Sets Us Apart
Every concept is introduced through a real situation. When we explain the état des lieux procedure, we walk through what happens when a landlord and tenant disagree about the condition of the property at move-out. Participants leave knowing what to do, not just what the law says.
Every participant receives printed and digital materials they can consult independently after the session. These include clause-by-clause lease summaries, step-by-step procedure guides, and a glossary of legal terms used in French rental law. The materials are updated to reflect current legislation.
Our workshops are open to tenants and landlords alike. Mixed sessions create a more complete understanding of the legal relationship. Participants often report that hearing the other party's perspective changes how they approach their own situation.
Sessions are designed for people without any legal background. Technical terms are introduced gradually, always with a plain-language explanation alongside. The goal is comprehension, not qualification. Participants do not need to memorize legal texts to benefit from the workshops.
Educational Materials
A workshop creates understanding. The materials we provide extend that understanding into daily use.
The Legal Framework
The Loi du 6 juillet 1989 and its subsequent amendments establish a comprehensive framework that governs nearly every aspect of the residential rental relationship in France.
The law specifies what a lease must contain, what cannot be included, the permitted lease duration, and the conditions under which a lease can be renewed or terminated. Our workshops cover all of these aspects with practical examples.
French law distinguishes clearly between repairs the landlord must carry out and those that fall to the tenant. The décret du 26 août 1987 provides the detailed list. We explain this division using everyday examples participants can immediately recognize.
Notice periods, valid grounds for giving notice, and the specific rules that apply to different types of tenants including those over 65 or on low incomes. These rules are frequently misunderstood by both parties.
The law provides specific protections including limits on rent increases, restrictions on access to the property, and rules governing what a landlord can require as a security deposit. Understanding these protections is a core part of our foundation workshop.