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First, consider the amount of time you are planning to stay in Paris. When looking through rent ads, note whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished. If you are only staying for a short time, a furnished place will be much more suited to your needs, even though the rent may be higher.
If you plan to stay for a while, however, consider taking an unfurnished place since you can most likely obtain a standard three year lease (un bail de trois ans) and will want to get set up with your own stuff.
The advantages of having a three-year bail (lease) include a set percentage over which your rent may not increase annually, the right to sublet for one year, and the right to break your contract if you give your landlord three months notice by registered letter (lettre recommandée avec accusé de réception). On the other hand, you have the right to six months notice ....
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