Rent control
Rent control in La Courneuve 2025
La Courneuve, a town within the Plaine Commune territorial authority, has been subject to rent control since June 1, 2021. The base rent of a listed dwelling is capped at the increased reference rent set by prefectural decree.
- Status
- Town subject to rent control
- Territory (EPT)
- Plaine Commune
- Rate sectors
- 1 (La Courneuve)
- Barème validity
- From June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026
La Courneuve: profile and rental market
Bordered by the Georges-Valbon park, one of the largest in the Paris region, La Courneuve is served by tram T1 and the RER B and is on the route of the future Grand Paris metro.
Its mainly apartment-block supply remains affordable; reference rents here are among the most moderate in Plaine Commune.
Check your rent ceiling
Enter the number of rooms, construction period and furnished status of your dwelling in La Courneuve to get the maximum authorized rent.
Open the rent-control checkerHow does rent control work?
In territories subject to rent control (article 140 of the ELAN law of 23 November 2018), the base rent of a listed dwelling cannot exceed the increased reference rent set each year by prefectural decree. This ceiling, expressed in €/m², depends on the town, the number of rooms, the construction period and whether the dwelling is furnished.
A rent supplement may be added to the ceiling only if the dwelling has exceptional location or comfort features; it must be justified in the lease and remains prohibited for dwellings rated F or G on the EPC. The reference rent and increased reference rent are mandatory mentions in the lease.
If the ceiling is exceeded, the tenant may refer the matter to the departmental conciliation commission, and the prefect may, after formal notice, impose an administrative fine of up to €5,000 for an individual landlord and €15,000 for a legal entity, in addition to refunding the overcharge.
FAQ
What is the maximum authorized rent in La Courneuve?
The base rent cannot exceed the increased reference rent (+20% of the reference rent) applicable in La Courneuve depending on the dwelling's characteristics, multiplied by the living area. Check this page's schedule, then use the checker for the exact amount.
Is La Courneuve subject to rent control?
Yes: La Courneuve is part of the Plaine Commune territorial authority, subject to rent control since June 1, 2021. The base rent is capped at the increased reference rent set by prefectural decree.
What does a landlord risk for exceeding the ceiling in La Courneuve?
The tenant can demand a rent reduction and a refund of the overcharge. After an unheeded formal notice, the prefect may impose an administrative fine of up to €5,000 for an individual and €15,000 for a legal entity.
Is a rent supplement possible?
A rent supplement may be added to the maximum base rent only if the dwelling has exceptional location or comfort features stated in the lease. It is prohibited for dwellings rated F or G on the EPC.