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#176 Renewing an Apartment Lease｜French Daily Life Phrases
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When living in an apartment, there comes a time when the end of the lease period approaches and a renewal procedure becomes necessary.
At that point, it is common to contact the real estate agency or the landlord to confirm matters such as whether there are any changes to the conditions or what documents are required. These exchanges are usually conducted in French.
Although dealing with contracts can feel stressful, knowing a few basic expressions will allow you to handle the situation calmly and confidently.
In this section, I will explain useful French expressions for renewing an apartment lease, based on a practical conversation example.
Contents
Dialogue
Je vous contacte au sujet de mon contrat de location. Il me semble qu’il arrive bientôt à expiration.
（I am contacting you regarding my lease contract. It seems to me that it will expire soon.）
Oui, votre contrat actuel se termine à la fin du mois prochain.
（Yes, your current contract ends at the end of next month.）
Je souhaiterais savoir s’il est possible de le renouveler.
（I would like to know whether it is possible to renew it.）
Oui, bien sûr. Le renouvellement est possible, aux mêmes conditions pour le moment.
（Yes, of course. Renewal is possible under the same conditions for the time being.）
Y a-t-il des documents à fournir ?
（Are there any documents that I need to provide?）
Nous aurons besoin d’une copie de votre pièce d’identité et d’un justificatif de revenus.
（We will need a copy of your ID and proof of income.）
D’accord. Je vous les enverrai par email cette semaine.
（Understood. I will send them by email this week.）
Parfait, nous vous enverrons ensuite le nouveau contrat.
（Perfect. We will then send you the new contract.）
1. Introducing the Purpose of Contacting Them
When bringing up the topic of lease renewal, I recommend starting by clearly stating the reason for your contact. This allows the other party to understand the situation immediately.
Example
- Je vous contacte au sujet de mon contrat de location. Il arrive bientôt à expiration.
（I am contacting you regarding my lease contract. It will expire soon.）
The expression “au sujet de …” means “regarding / concerning” and is commonly used at the beginning of phone calls or emails.
The phrase “arriver à expiration” is a formal term meaning “to expire”, and is frequently used in administrative or contractual contexts, such as contracts, visas, or insurance policies.
2. Asking Whether Renewal Is Possible
Next, you need to confirm whether it is possible to renew the lease.
Example
- Je souhaiterais savoir s’il est possible de le renouveler.
（I would like to know whether it is possible to renew it.）
The structure “je souhaiterais savoir …” is a very polite way of saying “I would like to know …”.
The verb “renouveler” means “to renew” and is an essential word when discussing contract renewals.
Related Expression
- Est-ce que je peux renouveler le contrat ?
（Can I renew the contract?）
3. Checking Whether the Conditions Will Change
Even if renewal is possible, it is important to check whether there will be any changes in conditions, such as rent, contract period, or terms.
Example
- Le renouvellement est possible, aux mêmes conditions pour le moment.
（Renewal is possible under the same conditions for the time being.）
The expression “aux mêmes conditions” means “under the same conditions” and is a key phrase in contractual situations.
If you want to ask about this yourself, you can say:
Related Expressions
- Les conditions restent-elles les mêmes ?
（Will the conditions remain the same?） - Y aura-t-il un changement de loyer ?
（Will there be a change in rent?）
4. Confirming the Required Documents
For lease renewal, it is usually necessary to submit certain documents. I recommend confirming this at an early stage so that the process goes smoothly.
Example
- Y a-t-il des documents à fournir ?
（Are there any documents that I need to provide?）
The phrase “à fournir” means “to be provided / to be submitted” and indicates that the documents are required for administrative purposes.
Common documents for lease renewal include:
Points
- pièce d’identité
→ ID (identification document) - justificatif de revenus
→ proof of income - contrat
→ contract
Finally, it is useful to state when and how you will send the documents.
Example
- Je vous les enverrai par email cette semaine.
（I will send them by email this week.）
By specifying a timeframe, you can help ensure that the process continues smoothly.
Summary
Key French Phrases
- Je vous contacte au sujet de mon contrat de location.
→ Used to state that you are contacting them about your lease. - Il arrive bientôt à expiration.
→ Indicates that the contract period will end soon. - Je souhaiterais savoir s’il est possible de le renouveler.
→ A polite way to ask whether renewal is possible. - Les conditions restent-elles les mêmes ?
→ Used to check whether the conditions will change. - Y a-t-il des documents à fournir ?
→ Used to ask about required documents.
