FacturZen Blog — Guides for Landlords
Practical methods, legal tips, and best practices for landlords and SCI owners.
Security Deposit in France: Return Deadline & Legal Deductions (2026)
1 month or 2 months to return the security deposit? What deductions are legal? How to dispute? Everything landlords and tenants need to know in 2026, with the depreciation grid and step-by-step procedure.
Recoverable Service Charges in French Rentals: Official List & Annual Adjustment (2026)
Which charges can you actually pass on to your tenant in France? Between the 1987 decree and common landlord mistakes, many landlords pay costs that should be the tenant's. Here's the official list, the calculation method, and the annual adjustment process.
LMNP Tax Declaration in France 2026: Micro-BIC vs. Régime Réel Explained
Micro-BIC or régime réel for your French furnished rental? Thousands of landlords overpay taxes by defaulting to the wrong regime. Here's the side-by-side comparison, which forms to file, the 2026 calendar, and the step-by-step guide to get it right.
FacturZen vs Rentila 2026: Which Property Management Software Wins?
FacturZen or Rentila for managing your French rental properties? Both tools cover the core workflow — leases, receipts, payments — but with very different pricing models. Here's the honest comparison to choose by landlord profile.
FacturZen vs BailFacile 2026: Features, Pricing & Honest Review
FacturZen or BailFacile for managing French rental properties? BailFacile leads on lease creation and e-signature; FacturZen leads on automated ongoing management. Here's the factual comparison to pick the right fit.
Property Condition Report (État des Lieux) for France: Free PDF Template + Checklist
A poorly written état des lieux means the security deposit becomes unrecoverable at the tenant's benefit. Here's a free PDF template compliant with the 2016 decree, a room-by-room checklist, and the 7 mistakes that void its legal value under French law.