New lease models come into effect on October 1, 2026

These new standard contracts relate to leases entered into or renewed from 1 October 2026.

A resolution clause integrated into the new lease models

The new model contracts now include a clause providing for the automatic termination of the lease in the event of:

• non-payment of rent;
• non-payment of charges;
• non-payment of the security deposit.

However, termination can only take place after a payment order has remained ineffective for 6 weeks.

The obligation to include this termination clause is not new. It results from the law no. 2023-668 of 27 july 2023 to protect housing from unlawful occupation and already applies to leases entered into or renewed since July 29, 2023. The Order adapts the statutory lease models to reflect these developments.

A reference to the principal residence requirement

Where the dwelling is subject to a principal residence obligation, this information must be included in the lease.

The contract will then specify that the dwelling must be occupied as a principal residence. This provision takes account of the new rules allowing certain municipalities to impose such an obligation on certain dwellings.

Additional contact information

In order to facilitate exchanges between the parties and the prevention of evictions, the mobile phone number of the landlord and the tenant may be indicated in the contract. This statement remains optional.