Lease — Loi 1989
Primary Residence Lease (Loi 1989) in Paris 9 and Western Paris
Letting your property as a primary residence demands absolute rigour in the face of ever-evolving regulation. PNW Partners secures your long-term investment.
In Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Levallois-Perret and Boulogne-Billancourt, the "Loi 1989" lease remains the foundation for unfurnished or furnished primary-residence lettings. For demanding owners, we turn this legal obligation into a premium property management experience, where every detail is handled to protect your interests.
Secure management of your primary residence in Paris, Neuilly, Levallois and Boulogne
Why entrust your "Primary Residence" management mandate to PNW Partners?
Beyond simply matching tenant to property, our role as a professional landlord agent is to secure every step of your project. By entrusting us with your management mandate, you delegate the administrative and technical complexity to sector experts across Paris 9, Neuilly, Levallois and Boulogne. For maximum protection of your assets, we systematically build in an eligibility review for rent-guarantee insurance (GLI), shielding you from any payment default.
Secure the letting of your apartment in Paris, Neuilly, Levallois and Boulogne
The complexity of the Parisian market demands sharp expertise to avoid any risk of dispute:
Accurate Rent: We scrupulously apply rent control while optimising the rent supplement where your property's features allow it. Use our tool to estimate your rent in a few clicks.
Energy Compliance: With the Climate Law, the DPE has become the arbiter of the rental market. We build a DPE audit into every letting to guarantee your property meets decency standards. Simulate your DPE
Tenant selection through "Solvency Engineering"
Because the Loi 1989 is protective of the tenant, screening at entry must be flawless.
File audits: Systematic verification of document authenticity and in-depth review of financial stability.
Bespoke guarantees: Setting up solid guarantors or rent-guarantee insurance (GLI) through our network of experts.
International profiles: We also attract expat executives seeking a primary residence for the long term.
Strategic Alternatives: Beyond the Standard Framework
Depending on your yield or availability objectives, the Loi 1989 isn't always the only option. PNW Partners advises you on alternative structures:
The Company Lease (Civil Code): a solution dedicated to companies wishing to house their staff.
The Mobility Lease to keep full scheduling flexibility.
Legal and tax advisory to optimise your property or LMNP taxation.
Assess the compliance of your portfolio through our Owner Tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Loi 1989
What is the Loi 1989 lease?
It is the French law governing residential lettings used as a primary residence, furnished or unfurnished. It sets strict rules on rent control, notice periods and tenant protection.
Is my property still lettable if rated F or G on the DPE?
G-rated properties have been banned from letting since 2025, with F-rated properties following progressively. PNW Partners supports you with a precise DPE audit and a works strategy.