Rental Contracts and Negotiation
1. Drafting Rental Contracts
• Custom Contracts: We create legally compliant rental contracts tailored to clients’ needs, including terms like rental amount, duration, and responsibilities.
2. Lease Term Negotiation
• Negotiation Assistance: We help negotiate lease terms, ensuring clients understand the implications of provisions such as rent increases and maintenance duties.
3. Rights and Obligations
• Legal Guidance: We educate clients on tenant and landlord rights under French law, clarifying issues related to eviction, security deposits, and maintenance.
4. Compliance Check
• Regulatory Compliance: We review contracts for adherence to local regulations, ensuring necessary clauses and notice periods are included.
5. Dispute Resolution
• Conflict Mediation: We provide mediation services to resolve disputes between tenants and landlords, guiding clients through negotiation or legal steps if needed.
6. Ongoing Support
• Continued Assistance: We offer ongoing advice throughout the lease, assisting with renewals, modifications, and any issues that may arise.
Utility Setup
1. Electricity and Gas
• Provider Selection: We help clients choose the right electricity and gas providers based on their needs, comparing tariffs and services available in their area.
• Setup Process: We assist in completing the necessary paperwork and applications to establish accounts with the chosen providers, ensuring a smooth transition.
2. Water Services
• Water Connection: We guide clients through the process of setting up water services, including selecting the appropriate provider and handling the registration process.
3. Internet and Telecommunications
• Provider Recommendations: We recommend reliable internet and telecommunications providers, comparing plans and pricing to find the best fit for clients’ requirements.
• Installation Coordination: We assist in scheduling installations and ensuring that all necessary equipment is provided and set up correctly.
4. Registration for Services
• Account Management: We help clients register for various utility services, ensuring all necessary documentation is submitted for a successful setup.
5. Ongoing Support
• Assistance with Issues: We provide ongoing support to address any issues that may arise with utility services, including troubleshooting and liaising with providers as needed.
Real Estate Documentation
1. Contract Preparation
• Drafting Sale Agreements: We help clients draft purchase or sale agreements that comply with French legal requirements, ensuring all necessary terms and conditions are included.
2. Notary Registration
• Notary Coordination: We assist in registering the property transaction with a notary, a mandatory step in France, ensuring that all documents are submitted accurately and on time.
3. Due Diligence
• Legal and Financial Checks: We conduct due diligence to verify the property’s legal status, including checking for liens, zoning regulations, and compliance with local laws.
4. Tax Obligations
• Tax Guidance: We provide information on applicable taxes related to property transactions, such as transfer taxes (droits de mutation) and capital gains tax, helping clients understand their financial responsibilities.
5. Finalization of Sale
• Closing Process: We guide clients through the closing process, ensuring all documentation is completed and signed, and that funds are transferred correctly.
6. Ongoing Support
• Post-Transaction Assistance: After the sale or purchase, we offer support for any further documentation needs, such as registering the property with local authorities or handling issues that may arise.