Paris Lease Check
PARIS LEASE CHECK
Rent with confidence.

Avoid red flags. Keep your Paris dream.

Our team provides clarity, protection, and peace of mind at every step, so your move to France feels effortless.

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About us

Paris Lease Check is led by Polina Tambourov, a US-trained attorney specialising in contract law. Originally based in Chicago, she worked at Northern Trust before relocating to Paris, where she joined the legal teams at Voodoo and TikTok. Seeing first-hand how difficult the Paris rental market can be for English-speaking newcomers, she built PLC to give expats the same level of scrutiny and protection that a well-resourced company takes for granted. If you have questions beyond a residential lease, from landlord disputes to broader contract matters, reach out; we are happy to discuss your situation.

Why clients choose us

Protective

We flag illegal clauses and unfair terms before you sign so you are never taken for a ride.

Personal

Hands on support with clear explanations in plain English, from first questions to move in day.

Connected

Introductions to vetted partners from agents to immigration lawyers and concierges.

NEW • INTERACTIVE TOOLKIT

Prefer to handle the move yourself?

The France Relocation Toolkit is a running checklist for every step of the move, from renting and banking to tax and admin, so you always know what comes next.

Get the Toolkit, €99

Instant access • One-time payment

Services and pricing

Pre Lease Consultation

€75

A focused 60-minute strategy session before you commit to anything. We cover what documents you need, how to evaluate a neighborhood, how to spot common scams targeting expats, and exactly what French landlords and agencies are allowed to ask of you.

Pay €75

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Lease Review

€175

A thorough line-by-line review of your lease with annotations in plain English. We flag illegal clauses, non-standard terms, and anything that could put you at financial or legal risk, followed by a 30-minute call to walk you through every concern before you sign.

Pay €175

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Lease Review + Negotiation

€275

Everything in the Lease Review, plus direct negotiation support. We draft amendment requests, prepare counterproposals, and guide you through every exchange with your landlord or agency, so you secure fair conditions without confrontation.

Pay €275

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Relocation Support

€450

Our most complete service. Includes a pre-lease consultation, full annotated lease review, negotiation assistance, and seamless coordination with our vetted partner network (agents, lawyers, and concierges) throughout your entire move.

* Optional add-ons at additional cost: we can visit apartments on your behalf, and attend the move-in walkthrough (état des lieux d'entrée) with or for you.

Partner services are optional and billed separately by each provider. Our fee covers our consulting and coordination only.

Pay €450

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Expat Protection Program

€650

Six months of priority post-move-in support so you are never navigating Paris alone. Covers landlord dispute resolution, repair coordination, tenant rights guidance, and a dedicated point of contact for any issue that arises after you settle in, big or small.

Pay €650

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Guides and toolkits

Three self-serve products for relocating to France, for anyone who wants to organise the move independently and at their own pace.

Digital guide

The Expat Guide to Renting in France

Everything we wish every newcomer knew before signing a French lease, distilled into one practical, self-paced guide.

  • Spot illegal clauses and unfair terms before you sign
  • Know exactly what landlords and agencies can ask for
  • Prepare a dossier that gets your application accepted
  • Avoid the common scams targeting English speakers
€29
Buy the guide

Instant digital download • One-time payment

New
Printable checklist

The France Apartment Viewing & Move-In Checklist

A five-page printable checklist to take with you to viewings, so you test what actually matters instead of falling for a pretty facade.

  • What to check in the building, the neighborhood and the apartment
  • Before you sign or pay: documents, money and red flags
  • Move-in day and the état des lieux, step by step
  • A final gut-check page before you commit
€9
Get the checklist

Instant digital download • One-time payment

Not sure which service fits

Send us a short note about your situation and we will point you to the right one.

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How it works

  1. Choose your service and complete payment.
  2. Send your lease or paperwork.
  3. Receive annotated notes and a walkthrough call.
  4. Negotiate with confidence.
  5. Settle in. We remain available for post move questions.

Trusted partner network

We coordinate introductions and keep everything transparent. Partners invoice you directly.