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Quelle action peut réaliser le locataire d'un logement sans l'autorisation du propriétaire ?What can the tenant of a home do without the landlord’s permission?

Answer

Repeindre les murs ou poser du papier peintRepaint the walls or put up wallpaper

Explanation

A tenant can make small changes, such as repainting or changing the wallpaper. To alter the home, the owner’s written consent is needed.

Source: Loi n° 89-462 du 6 juillet 1989, article 7 ; service-public.gouv.fr – Travaux du locataireUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Repeindre les murs ou poser du papier peintRepaint the walls or put up wallpaper (Correct answer)
Abattre une cloison entre deux piècesKnock down a partition wall between two rooms
Remplacer la baignoire par une doucheReplace the bath with a shower
Construire une véranda sur le balconBuild a conservatory on the balcony

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NaturalisationFrench level B2 · Question 237 of 258

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