Distressed condominiums: provisional administration, peril and default (2022–2026)

    Short answer: in 2026 the register flags 1,594 condominiums under provisional administration, 690 in peril on their common areas and 39 under a default order. Provisional administration cases have been stable since 2022, while safety/unfit-housing reports have grown tenfold.
  

Distress indicators, year by year

Distressed condominiums flagged by the RNIC, 2022 to 2026
Edition	Default order	Safety / unfit housing	Peril on common areas	Provisional administration
2022	31	77	624	1,583
2023	32	188	645	1,759
2024	44	396	664	1,757
2025	50	553	671	2,092
2026	39	761	690	1,594

What these terms mean

Provisional administration: a judge appoints an administrator to replace the syndic when a condominium is in serious financial or governance difficulty.
Default order (ordonnance de carence): a court decision finding that the condominium is no longer managed, often a step before expropriation or a full renovation.
Peril or unfit housing: orders issued by the municipality or prefect when occupants' safety or health is at risk.

What the figures show

The number of condominiums under provisional administration varies between 1,583 and 2,092 depending on the year: the phenomenon is stable across the stock (about 0.25% of condominiums). Condominiums in peril on common areas are rising slowly (from 624 to 690).

The sharp rise in safety/unfit-housing reports (from 77 in 2022 to 761 in 2026) may reflect better reporting into the register rather than a sudden deterioration of the stock.

Note: these figures are self-declared and limited to registered condominiums. They probably understate real situations.

How to avoid getting there

Distressed condominiums often share unpaid charges, deferred maintenance and failing governance. Clear accounting, regular calls for funds and an active syndical council remain the best protection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many condominiums are under provisional administration?
1,594 in 2026 according to the register, against 1,583 in 2022.

What is a default order?
A court decision finding that a condominium is no longer managed; 39 condominiums are concerned in 2026.

Are condominiums in peril more numerous?
Slightly: 690 in 2026 against 624 in 2022.

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Source: national condominium registration register (RNIC), open data (Licence Ouverte), 2022 to 2026 editions, dissolved condominiums excluded. Figures calculated by Syndic Digital on November 7, 2026; self-declared data, subject to revision. Informational article, not legal advice.