Frequently Asked Questions
1. As a corporate, why should I choose Paris Corporate Housing?
Paris Corporate Housing is the sole company in Paris that is entirely focused on corporate stays. As former business travellers, we know what is expected and we tailor services to maximize satisfaction.
Being property managers of most apartments on this website, we can ensure a consistent service level to all our customers.
Paris Corporate Housing is the sole company in Paris that is entirely focused on corporate stays. As former business travellers, we know what is expected and we tailor services to maximize satisfaction.
Being property managers of most apartments on this website, we can ensure a consistent service level to all our customers.
2. How can I contact Paris Corporate Housing?
You can reach us at [email protected]
We will call you back very quickly.
You can reach us at [email protected]
We will call you back very quickly.
3. Can I visit the apartment?
Once we understand precisely your needs, a visit can be organized.
An agent from Paris Corporate Housing will accompany you.
Visits are generally proposed for stays of 3 months or more. Please contact us:
Once we understand precisely your needs, a visit can be organized.
An agent from Paris Corporate Housing will accompany you.
Visits are generally proposed for stays of 3 months or more. Please contact us:
4. How does the security deposit work? How much is it?
The security deposit covers for any damage you may cause to the property during your stay. It is paid entirely to the agent, who returns it to you at the end of the stay, provided no damage has been noticed.
If some damages have been noticed, the related cost will be deducted from the security deposit and the remaining amount will be reimbursed to you.
Security deposit is worth:
- 1 month of rent for any stay shorter than 5 months
- 2 months of rent for any stay equal or superior to 5 months
The security deposit covers for any damage you may cause to the property during your stay. It is paid entirely to the agent, who returns it to you at the end of the stay, provided no damage has been noticed.
If some damages have been noticed, the related cost will be deducted from the security deposit and the remaining amount will be reimbursed to you.
Security deposit is worth:
- 1 month of rent for any stay shorter than 5 months
- 2 months of rent for any stay equal or superior to 5 months
5. How are agency fees calculated? How do I pay?
Agency fees are calculated based on the length of your stay.
We accept the following payment methods:
Agency fees are calculated based on the length of your stay.
We accept the following payment methods:
- Bank transfer (the sender is responsible for any associated bank charges)
- Credit card
- Cheque issued by a French bank
- Cash for payments made in our agencies
6. How do I pay for the rent?
For rentals of 2 months or less, an advanced payment of the rent is required.
Beyond that, a monthly payment scheme applies.
In most cases, Paris Corporate Housing is also property manager of the leased apartment and the rent is therefore paid to the agency.
For rentals of 2 months or less, an advanced payment of the rent is required.
Beyond that, a monthly payment scheme applies.
In most cases, Paris Corporate Housing is also property manager of the leased apartment and the rent is therefore paid to the agency.
7. Could you give me a more detailed quotation?
Upon request, we can email you a detailed overall quotation for the renting costs, over a defined period.
Email us at: [email protected], we will get back to you within one business day.
Upon request, we can email you a detailed overall quotation for the renting costs, over a defined period.
Email us at: [email protected], we will get back to you within one business day.
8. What documents are required from me?
It depends on the type of lease contract that is signed.
In case of a lease contract signed by the company itself (whereby the company is the tenant), the company is the guarantor, which means the required documents are usually dealt with directly with mobility managers and / or relocation agents. The identity of the tenant is naturally a requirement.
In case of a lease contract signed with an individual person, there are two possible cases:
1.The company is the guarantor. In which case, no specific document is required from the tenant apart from ID card.
2. The company is not the guarantor, in which case our duty is to collect required documents to assemble an application file, aiming at presenting the tenant profile to the owner. The lease contract can only be signed once the owner has approved the tenant file.
Required documents are the following:
- Passport or ID card
- Last three payslips or other documents proving any other sources of income
- Latest tax statement
- Guarantor's passport/ID card and last tax statement (if applicable)
It depends on the type of lease contract that is signed.
In case of a lease contract signed by the company itself (whereby the company is the tenant), the company is the guarantor, which means the required documents are usually dealt with directly with mobility managers and / or relocation agents. The identity of the tenant is naturally a requirement.
In case of a lease contract signed with an individual person, there are two possible cases:
1.The company is the guarantor. In which case, no specific document is required from the tenant apart from ID card.
2. The company is not the guarantor, in which case our duty is to collect required documents to assemble an application file, aiming at presenting the tenant profile to the owner. The lease contract can only be signed once the owner has approved the tenant file.
Required documents are the following:
- Passport or ID card
- Last three payslips or other documents proving any other sources of income
- Latest tax statement
- Guarantor's passport/ID card and last tax statement (if applicable)
9. Do I need housing insurance?
Yes you do.
Housing insurance is a requirement for all tenants, prior to moving in the premises.
It provides coverage in the event of a fire, leak, theft, etc.
All insurance companies and most banks offer such insurance policies.
The agency can handle the insurance process upon demand.
Yes you do.
Housing insurance is a requirement for all tenants, prior to moving in the premises.
It provides coverage in the event of a fire, leak, theft, etc.
All insurance companies and most banks offer such insurance policies.
The agency can handle the insurance process upon demand.
10. How is electricity/gas charged?
Electricity/gas is payable by the tenant unless otherwise specified (for instance, in the case of a framework agreement with a company a packaged rent can be defined and be inclusive of electricity and other utilities).
Most common approach is to deduct the electricity/gas fees from the security deposits (the electricity/gas consumption being calculated using the electricity/gas meter).
Another approach, only conducted when asked by the owner, consists in defining a standard monthly rate that adds up to the montly rent.
Electricity/gas is payable by the tenant unless otherwise specified (for instance, in the case of a framework agreement with a company a packaged rent can be defined and be inclusive of electricity and other utilities).
Most common approach is to deduct the electricity/gas fees from the security deposits (the electricity/gas consumption being calculated using the electricity/gas meter).
Another approach, only conducted when asked by the owner, consists in defining a standard monthly rate that adds up to the montly rent.
11. Is Internet / WIFI / Telephone always included? Who pays for it?
Internet is not systematically included in the displayed rent.
Typically, an apartment rented on periods shorter than 12 months has the internet included. 12 months and beyond: internet is usually at the charge of the tenant.
Internet is not systematically included in the displayed rent.
Typically, an apartment rented on periods shorter than 12 months has the internet included. 12 months and beyond: internet is usually at the charge of the tenant.
12. Who conducts inventory of furnitures? Is it charged?
Inventory is conducted by the agency. It is not charged to the tenant, unless otherwise specified.
Inventory is conducted by the agency. It is not charged to the tenant, unless otherwise specified.
13. What to do in case of technical issues / repairs in the apartment during your stay?
Being property manager of most apartments, we are your direct contact point for electricity issues, appliance breaking down, water leak, the Internet going down, etc.
In rare cases, the landlord will be designated as your contact point.
In any case, the tenant should always call the agency or the owner before calling a repairman.
Being property manager of most apartments, we are your direct contact point for electricity issues, appliance breaking down, water leak, the Internet going down, etc.
In rare cases, the landlord will be designated as your contact point.
In any case, the tenant should always call the agency or the owner before calling a repairman.
14. How to proceed in case of early departure?
Lease duration is fixed. Any extension is submitted for approval to the agency.
The lease contracts indicate very precisely how to terminate the lease earlier.
Lease duration is fixed. Any extension is submitted for approval to the agency.
The lease contracts indicate very precisely how to terminate the lease earlier.
15. Can I extend my stay?
You can extend your stay if the property is available and the owner and agency agree.
A new lease contract will be issued.
A new security deposit will be required in most cases (depending on the extension length).
You can extend your stay if the property is available and the owner and agency agree.
A new lease contract will be issued.
A new security deposit will be required in most cases (depending on the extension length).
16. How do I get into the apartment?
A meeting time will be arranged to best suit your timing.
One of the agent from Paris Corporate Housing will welcome you and guide you through the check-in proces.
We recommend that you inform us of your estimated time of arrival as soon as possible.
If need be, a check-in can happen after 7pm or during week-ends, provided an extra 150 Euros fee is paid and pending to agents' availability.
Upon arrival in the property, the Paris Corporate Housing agent will ask you:
- To show your housing insurance certificate
- To pay for the outstanding rent
- To sign inventory list and property inspection document (after reviewing the property with the agent)
The agent will hand over the keys and provide you with useful information regarding the neighborhood and the apartment.
A meeting time will be arranged to best suit your timing.
One of the agent from Paris Corporate Housing will welcome you and guide you through the check-in proces.
We recommend that you inform us of your estimated time of arrival as soon as possible.
If need be, a check-in can happen after 7pm or during week-ends, provided an extra 150 Euros fee is paid and pending to agents' availability.
Upon arrival in the property, the Paris Corporate Housing agent will ask you:
- To show your housing insurance certificate
- To pay for the outstanding rent
- To sign inventory list and property inspection document (after reviewing the property with the agent)
The agent will hand over the keys and provide you with useful information regarding the neighborhood and the apartment.
17. How to proceed when leaving the property?
On the day of departure, the agency will arrive at a mutually agreed time, generally between 8 am and noon. In all cases, we recommend you to inform the owner of your estimated time of departure as much in advance as possible.
Please note that, for an additional fee of €150, and depending on agents availability, late departures or departures on Sundays or bank holidays are possible.
Before vacating the property, you must perform an inspection, together with the agent, and sign the inspection report and inventory.
We kindly ask our tenants to leave the property clean.
On the day of departure, the agency will arrive at a mutually agreed time, generally between 8 am and noon. In all cases, we recommend you to inform the owner of your estimated time of departure as much in advance as possible.
Please note that, for an additional fee of €150, and depending on agents availability, late departures or departures on Sundays or bank holidays are possible.
Before vacating the property, you must perform an inspection, together with the agent, and sign the inspection report and inventory.
We kindly ask our tenants to leave the property clean.
