What is the minimum height and surface area of a dwelling to rent? - For rent
Verified 25 janvier 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
A rental unit must respect a ceiling height and a minimum surface area.
The rooms of the dwelling must have a ceiling height of 2,20 m or more. Premises with a ceiling height of less than 2,20 m are unfit for use unless they meet the requirements of the decent housing.
To be decent, the dwelling must have at least 1 main room with:
- Let's say one living space of at least 9 m² and a ceiling height of at least 2,20 m
- Let's say one habitable volume not less than 20 m³
Warning
Departmental health regulations may impose more restrictive conditions.
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