Looking to terminate your furnished student lease in 2026? The notice period is always one month—mandatory and without exception.

If you’re living in furnished housing under a 9-month, mobility, or standard lease and want to move out quickly, the rule is simple: one month from the date your registered letter is received, as stipulated by the Law of July 6, 1989 (Article 15).

In high-demand areas such as Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, and 24 other metropolitan areas, this notice period also applies to vacant units. Only in rare cases outside university cities does the standard 3-month notice period apply.

This 2026 guide walks you through the process step by step: sample termination letter (registered with return receipt), calculating the prorated rent, recovering the security deposit, conducting an inventory without disputes, and free assistance through CDC or ADIL.

It is intended for students living alone, in shared housing, or in dormitories, to help them move out of their housing smoothly before or after the school year.
 

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