There is no minimum booking period. The sooner the better. 

For tenants:

The reservation form completed and signed
Photocopy of the National Identity Card or residence permit or passport
Photocopy of the student card or school certificate (to be provided at the beginning of the school year)
Signature of the price list
Signature of the internal regulations
Signature of the price list for technical services
Certificate of home insurance

For the guarantors :

Bank or postal account statement
Employer's certificate (except for liberal professions and civil servants)
Photocopy of the National Identity Card
Photocopy of the last 3 pay slips
Photocopy of the last tax notice (amount of income)
Photocopy of the last 3 rent receipts or last property tax (for owners)
Signature of the fee schedule
Signature of the fee schedule for technical services

The constitution of your file can be done in several steps. If you are missing one or two supporting documents, you can send them to us in the following days either by email, by post or by coming directly to the residence. 

The guarantor is the person who, by signing the joint and several guarantee, undertakes to pay the rent in the event that the tenant is unable to do so.

The joint and several guarantee is a legal act involving a person other than the tenant and the residence in the rental agreement. The person signing the deed of joint and several guarantee undertakes to pay the costs of the tenancy in the event of non-payment by the tenant. 

The guarantor must be solvent. They must be able to prove, by proving their income, that they are able to obtain this status and to assume the obligations arising from it.

Your reservation is confirmed once all the necessary documents have been supplied and signed, and once you have paid the first instalments. 

Indeed, depending on availability, it is possible to reserve your accommodation for a short period. To do so, please contact the residence of your choice.

You can choose your accommodation according to availability. Of course, if you put together your application as far in advance of the start of the school year as possible, you'll have a much wider choice.

You can of course visit an accommodation and it is strongly recommended. To visit an accommodation you should make an appointment by calling or emailing the residence. Otherwise, you can visit an available accommodation during the opening hours of the residence's reception.

It's not always easy for you to come from far away for a visit. That's why we can send you photos, videos and a floor plan so you can get a feel for the property.

You can also look at the photos on our website. If you know people in the area, you can also arrange for them to visit a property for you. 

GESTETUD residences are open all year round. This means you can move in at any time at any time (subject to availability and an appointment with your manager).

For any request for information or reservation, the residence manager answers within 48 hours* (excluding weekends and holidays). 

*Average processing time observed, it may take longer for the response to arrive.

Before moving in, you will need to take out a home insurance policy that will take effect on the day you move in and make an appointment for the inventory of fixtures and the handover of the keys. 

On the day of your arrival, you will need to have signed the lease, submitted your home insurance policy and completed an inventory of fixtures with the residence manager. 

Taking out a home insurance policy is mandatory for a tenant, in accordance with article 7 of the law n°89-462 of July 6, 1989 relating to rental relationships.

Home insurance

A tenant's home insurance covers his civil liability. As an occupant of the property, he/she is responsible for damages caused to the owner's property, and by extension, to damages that could be suffered by neighbors and third parties due to :

• of a fire,
• an explosion,
• water damage.

In the event of a claim, rental risk insurance covers damage resulting from these three types of events.

The insurance obligation also applies to shared accommodation.

The inventory of fixtures is a written document, drawn up in duplicate (one for the tenant, the other for the residence). It gives a precise description of the rented accommodation, as well as the furniture and equipment in it and their condition.

Finally, the inventory of fixtures is used to prove the condition in which you have received your home.

Two inventories are drawn up during the rental period: one on arrival and the other on departure. If any damage is found, the residence will be entitled to deduct the cost of repairs from your security deposit.

Housing assistance is a financial aid from the State designed to reduce the cost of renting accommodation. Ultimately, it represents the most common form of aid paid to students.

The simulation is done via a questionnaire to be completed in 5 minutes. After this step you will know the amount that will be directly allocated to you.

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 After you have signed your lease or rental agreement.

• A legible copy of both sides of your national identity card, passport or birth certificate if you are a French citizen,
• A copy of your valid residence permit in other cases,
• A bank statement (RIB), postal or savings account, made out in your name,
• The rent certificate completed by your landlord

Your entitlement starts on the first day of the month after you move in. For example, if you move in on 1 September, your entitlement will start on 1 October and you will receive your benefit the following month, i.e. in November.

Those of the tenant, not those of the guarantor(s).

Yes, in the same way as for individual rentals. In short, the amount of your subsidies corresponds to the share you have to pay for your accommodation.

Your rent must be paid between the 1st and 5th of each month.

Your rent can be paid by :

• Transfer.

• Cheque.

• Direct debit.

• Cash. 

The following services are subject to aglobal check:

• Application fee* (if applicable) 

• Security deposit 

• First Rent

• Charges

All payments are to be enclosed with the rental application.

*The booking fee is cashed as soon as the reservation is made.

The administration fee you pay on arrival covers the residence's costs in creating and managing your file throughout your stay.

When you sign the lease, you pay a "security deposit", i.e. a sum that is kept by the manager for the duration of the rental. In short, it's a reserve from which the manager can draw if you owe money on leaving.

The security deposit is collected.

After an inventory of fixtures, the deposit is reimbursed within two months of your departure, after deduction of any costs incurred for repairs, damage, loss or cleaning.

The security deposit cannot be used as a payment of rent under any circumstances.

Depending on the residence, charges may include :

• Hot water, cold water, heating, electricity and household waste tax;
• Cold water and garbage tax;
• Hot and cold water, heating and household waste tax.

In this case, the residence manager will keep you informed. 

Council tax is established by the tax centre in the name of the persons having the disposal of the taxable premises on 1 January of the year in question, whether as owner-occupier, tenant or free occupant. Students are therefore subject to council tax for the accommodation they occupy. Council tax is paid in November.

Water and electricity consumption is, of course, not unlimited. Environmental issues affect us all and in an eco-responsible approach, we invite you to remain vigilant about energy consumption. Let's protect the world of tomorrow!

Yes, the residence lends equipment on request: extra mattress, hoover, ironing board and iron, broom... You can collect it directly from the residence reception desk. 

Yes, as long as your flat is returned to its original state when you leave.

In the event of a breakdown or malfunction, the residence manager must be informed as soon as possible so that our technician can intervene.

The flat is already fully furnished and equipped. 

You are the tenant of your home and are therefore free to invite a friend. For security reasons, please inform the reception of all your visits.

If you wish to organise a small party or simply get together to study, discuss ... You can borrow the common room. You will have to book it directly at the reception of your residence. 

Yes, there is a presence at the reception desk from 9am to 6pm and video surveillance equipment is installed. Access to the residences is governed by an electronic pass which will be provided to you on your arrival in the premises.

Yes, the residence is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week thanks to your electronic badge.

Each flat has a private bathroom including sanitary facilities, shower, washbasin and storage space.

Depending on the residence, you may be able to use a secure underground car park (for an additional fee) to park your car.

Depending on the residence, free bicycle parking is provided. 

The laundry is available at any time of the day or night.

Yes, it will be given to you when your application is made. 

If you lose your key, please report it immediately to the reception of the residence. New keys will be issued to you (for a fee). Outside the opening hours of the residence, contact a locksmith. Be careful! You will find the contact details of the locksmiths recommended by GESTETUD on the notice boards in the common areas of the residence.  

Yes, your mail and parcels are collected at the reception of the residence. The mail is redistributed by our stewards directly to your mailbox. As for your parcels, they are stored at the reception of the residence and you will receive an email informing you of this. Please bring your identity card and collect your parcel at the reception desk.

You can terminate the lease by sending a letter with acknowledgement of receipt, respecting the notice period of one month as mentioned in the general rental conditions.

It is possible for the tenant to leave the property before the end of the notice period. However, they will still be required to pay their last rent in full as scheduled. Before leaving, the tenant will also be required to make an appointment to carry out an exit inventory.

• 1 month in advance: the tenant must have given notice.

• 1 month in advance: the tenant must make an appointment at the reception desk to carry out the inventory of fixtures on the day of departure.

• D-Day: the tenant must ensure that he/she returns the accommodation in the same condition as it was given to him/her on arrival (condition and cleanliness). An inventory of fixtures will be carried out in the presence of the tenant and the residence manager.
• For the cleanliness the tenant can choose to clean the flat himself or to call on our services for a complete cleaning of the flat.

No, the inventory of fixtures is compulsory. 

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