Mobility lease
A short-term furnished tenancy (1 to 10 months, non-renewable in the same situation) for persons in vocational training, higher education, internship, apprenticeship, temporary assignment, or professional relocation. With no security deposit, it offers great flexibility to both tenant and landlord. Income is taxed as BIC. It is compatible with the Visale guarantee.
Key points
- Duration ranges from 1 to 10 months and is non-renewable with the same tenant in the same situation.
- No security deposit is required, but the Visale guarantee (Action Logement) is compatible.
- It is reserved for persons in training, higher education, internship, apprenticeship, or on assignment.
- Income is taxed under the BIC category, as with any other furnished tenancy.
Frequently asked questions
Can a landlord chain several mobility leases with different tenants?
Yes, a landlord can sign as many successive mobility leases as desired with different tenants. The non-renewal restriction applies only to the same tenant in the same situation. This flexibility makes the mobility lease attractive for properties in university areas or near economic hubs.
How does the Visale guarantee work with a mobility lease?
Visale is a free rental guarantee offered by Action Logement that covers the landlord against rent arrears. It is expressly compatible with the mobility lease. The tenant applies online before signing the lease; the landlord is thus protected without requiring a security deposit or personal guarantor.
What mistakes should be avoided when drafting a mobility lease?
The first mistake is failing to mention the tenant's mobility situation in the contract, which would invalidate the lease and lead to its reclassification as a standard furnished tenancy. The second is setting a duration exceeding 10 months or including a tacit renewal clause, both of which are prohibited by law.
In practice
A master's degree intern signs a 6-month mobility lease in Paris. With no security deposit to advance, they obtain the Visale guarantee online. The landlord benefits from arrears coverage without requiring the tenant to tie up funds.
Official sources
- The rules of the mobility lease · Service-Public.gouv.fr
- Housing and financing information · ANIL
- Mortgage credit (official guide) · Service-Public.gouv.fr