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Will you get some stress back? According to an OpinionWay survey for The Official Relocation carried out in 2017 *, changing housing causes stress for 82% of those questioned. A rate which, in this upsetting period of confinement imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus, must certainly explode the meters. Unmeasured, it remains palpable among readers of 20 Minutes , who ask us many questions about the current conditions of a move:

"I have to move on April 7 with a professional company, do I have the right to do so?" »Zarka

"What box to tick on the derogatory displacement certificate for a move?" »Dang

“What formal steps should I take during confinement if I have to move? »Mady

"My lease notice filed at the end of January requires me to vacate the premises for April 24, am I one of the cases of force majeure? »Florian

"My daughter must vacate her student room on March 31. It is 60 km from the house. Can we go there for this move? »Lilly

"How many people can we be for a move, apart from professionals? »Thomas

Here are the answers we found:

Good news: the energy you spent jumping over hedges of toilet paper, you will be able to use it to go back and forth to transhell your boxes. On its website, in the section dedicated to the questions you are asking yourself about the Covid-19, the Ministry of the Interior devotes a chapter to housing. We learn that "moves are still possible, if they cannot be postponed". In this case, "because you have already given your notice and your lease is coming to an end". This is a "force majeure".

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Definitely. On D-Day, the inventory must be carried out, respecting barrier gestures and social distancing. Otherwise, you must bring the derogatory travel certificate. "Below the travel box for compelling family reasons, add the reason for moving in cases of force majeure, with the date, time and addresses of departure from the destination," specifies Nathalie Claudin, sales manager of Les Craftsmen movers. You must also "make copies of proof of end of lease and / or sale. The mover must produce them with the consignment note ”.

Number of people authorized to participate in the move. Please note, apart from professionals, "only five people, all with the necessary authorizations, are authorized to participate in the move," emphasizes Nathalie Claudin. Regarding Lilly's question (My daughter must vacate her student room on March 31. It is 60 km from the house. Can we go there for this move?), The sales manager concedes that this is "a special case, not really clarified in government measures. I would say that this is more a matter of family reunification, which, unfortunately, is not allowed. "

What if, in the end, I postpone my move? You can ask your landlord to continue occupying the accommodation you were to vacate. If he agrees, you will need to sign a temporary occupancy agreement and continue to pay your rent. And in case the signing of this document posed difficulties, an exchange of e-mails may suffice as written proof of the agreement reached between you and the owner.

Please note, if you have already signed the rental contract for your new accommodation, the law requires you to pay the rent. You can try to agree with the new owner to postpone the rental start date. And if you cannot find an amicable agreement, you can turn to the National Agency for Information on Housing (Anil), through the legal advisers of the Departmental Agencies (Adil) who will accompany you and help you to find solutions.

Is your eviction requested by the owner? "This first requires a court decision, which will not be made for several months," insists the Interior Ministry. In addition, the winter break having been exceptionally extended until May 31, until that date, no eviction can be executed.

To remember. In all cases, you must take care to respect the barrier gestures and find out about any specific local restrictions. "The municipal services managing the parking permits [AST] of the town halls and the loan of the parking signs are closed", indicates the company of Artisans Movers. And municipalities in the most affected areas have issued orders and issued press releases prohibiting moving in their area with the “Stay at Home” directive. In addition, as indicated by the Union Trade Union Chamber (CSD), "a large number of moving companies which have currently taken the decision to suspend their activities".

One last tip. It is Nathalie Claudin who delivers it: “Print the text of the measures cited, and keep it with your certificates. In fact, it seems that certain gendarmeries / police stations are not informed of these measures. "

* Carried out with a sample of 1050 people representative of the French population aged 18 and over.

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