Overview
- From November 1 to March 31, most tenant evictions and electricity and gas disconnections are suspended under the trêve hivernale.
- The pause does not apply in several cases, including illegal occupation, court‑ordered removals tied to domestic violence or dangerous housing, or when equivalent rehousing is provided.
- Police‑assisted evictions reached a record 24,556 in 2024, up 29% year over year, with associations linking the rise to rent and energy costs, inflation and growing arrears.
- Frontline helplines report a surge in calls and describe last‑minute lock changes and expulsions up to October 31, as NGOs urge the Lecornu government to boost prevention funding, regulate rents and reinforce housing aid.
- New 2025 measures, including the anti‑squat law and narcotrafic provisions allowing expulsions for disturbances near a dwelling, are seen as speeding procedures, while rent debts and court cases continue and can resume after March 31; the landlords’ union urges state coverage of unpaid rent.