Automatic rent notices — send reminders easily
A rent notice — also called an "appel de loyer" in France — is your first line of defense against late payments. Sending a clear reminder a few days before each due date significantly reduces delays and clarifies the exact amount to pay. FacturZen automates this step for you: configure once, automatic monthly sends, full delivery log.
Landlords often underestimate the impact of consistently sending rent notices. For tenants, it removes confusion about the exact amount due (rent excluding charges + charge provisions + any adjustments) and triggers the reflex to transfer on time. For landlords, it builds a timestamped record that, in case of unpaid rent, becomes the foundation of any later formal demand.
FacturZen generates a clean, tenant-specific PDF including everything that matters: landlord and tenant identity, precise property address, period covered, rent vs charges breakdown, total due, due date and payment instructions (IBAN and reference). The document is auto-emailed to the tenant on the schedule you define — for example, 7 days before each due date.
Rent notice vs. rent receipt: what’s the difference?
Sent before payment. It reminds the tenant of the amount due and the due date.
- Prevents forgetfulness and delays
- Details rent + charges
- Often not mandatory, but strongly recommended
Issued after payment. It confirms the landlord received rent for the period.
- Proof of payment for the tenant
- Provided upon tenant request (France)
- Generated automatically by FacturZen
What FacturZen automates for you
Automatic scheduling
Set the due date once. FacturZen generates notices each month before the due date.
Tenant-specific PDFs
Each notice is generated with the tenant, property, and amount—no manual typing.
Overdue reminders
If payment isn’t recorded after the due date, FacturZen can send reminders automatically.
Sending history
See the history of all notices sent by tenant and period—useful for record-keeping.
Aligned with common French workflows
Documents are designed around common French landlord workflows and expectations.
Fewer late payments
Consistent reminders help reduce late payments by setting clear expectations.
Best practices to reduce late payments
A few simple rules, applied consistently, make a real difference in landlords' late-payment statistics.
Send the notice at least 5 days before the due date
Best compromise between a relevant reminder and operational time to initiate the transfer.
Break down rent vs charges
A single aggregated amount creates doubt. Always show rent excluding charges and the charge provision separately.
Use the same template every month
The tenant recognises the document at a glance and immediately ties it to their usual transfer.
Show the IBAN and the payment reference clearly
A stable reference (e.g. "Rent + property name") makes accounting and auto-reconciliation easier.
Schedule a reminder at D+3 if unpaid
A polite, automatic reminder at D+3 fixes most forgotten payments and prevents drift into actual late payment.
Keep a log of every notice and reminder
That timestamped log is valuable in a dispute: it documents your diligence as a landlord.
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Frequently asked questions
Are rent notices legally mandatory in France?
No. Rent notices (avis de loyer) are not legally required under the standard residential lease law (loi 89-462). They are strongly recommended though: they remind the tenant of the exact amount due and the due date, which reduces late payments and prevents disputes over charges.
What's the difference between a rent notice and a rent receipt?
A rent notice is sent BEFORE payment — it's a request to pay that details the amount due. A rent receipt is issued AFTER payment — it confirms the landlord received the rent and charges for the period. The two documents complement each other in the rental cycle. FacturZen handles both automatically.
What should a rent notice contain?
A rent notice should include: landlord name and address, tenant name, exact property address, period covered, rent amount excluding charges, charges amount (provisions or reconciliation), total due, due date and payment details (IBAN, reference). FacturZen includes all of this by default.
When should the rent notice be sent?
Common practice is to send the notice 5–10 days before the due date — early enough for the tenant to set up the transfer, but recent enough to remain relevant. FacturZen lets you configure this lead time per lease (e.g. send 7 days before the 5th of every month).
Can FacturZen handle notices for many tenants at once?
Yes, with no limit. FacturZen supports unlimited properties and tenants on Pro. Each notice is generated individually with the exact amounts for the lease, emailed to the right tenant and archived in their personal history. You can also see a consolidated view of every notice for the month at a glance.
What happens if the tenant doesn't pay after the notice?
FacturZen automatically flags late payments (when the due date passes with no recorded payment). You get an alert and can trigger an automatic timestamped reminder. If the late payment persists, the notice + reminder log forms the basis of a formal mise en demeure.