The "Relance Logement" bill: simpler voting on renovation works in condominiums?

    In short: presented to the Council of Ministers on 24 June 2026, the "Relance Logement" bill would let major energy-renovation works be voted by simple majority (article 24) instead of absolute majority (article 25). It was adopted at first reading by the Senate on 8 July 2026; examination by the National Assembly was expected in autumn. Status: bill, not enacted.
  

A bill, not a law

None of this text is applicable today. It was presented by the Minister for Cities and Housing, has about ten articles across five themes, and condominiums are only one part of it. Condominiums should therefore not change their voting practices before it is enacted.

Reminder: current majorities

Voting majorities at a condominium general meeting
Article	Majority required
Article 24	Majority of votes cast (simple majority)
Article 25	Majority of all owners' votes (absolute majority)
Article 26	Double majority: majority of owners holding at least two thirds of votes

When the article 25 majority is not reached but the proposal won at least one third of votes, article 25-1 allows a second vote by simple majority, the so-called "bridge".

What the bill would change

The flagship measure targets major energy-renovation works: they would move from the absolute majority of article 25 to the simple majority of article 24. The aim is to reduce deadlocks at general meetings, notably where many owners do not vote.

The exact scope (all energy works or only some) remains to be clarified, and no source consulted says whether the Senate kept the measure unchanged. According to a lawyer's commentary, the text would also provide for a revision of the standard syndic contract by simple decree, notably to fund energy audits currently outside the basic fee.

To follow: the legislative file on the Senate and National Assembly websites. The Assembly's timetable and the final content may change.

What it means for your condominium

Prepare now: an audit or collective energy diagnosis and a multi-year works plan are useful anyway to cost works.
Mobilise owners: even with a simple majority, turnout remains decisive.
Do not anticipate the law: until the text is enacted, article 25 majorities apply.

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the "Relance Logement" bill in force?
No. Presented on 24 June 2026 and adopted at first reading by the Senate on 8 July 2026, it is not enacted.

What does it change for voting on works?
It would let major energy-renovation works pass by the simple majority of article 24 instead of the absolute majority of article 25.

Which majority applies today?
Depending on the works: article 24 (votes cast), article 25 (all owners' votes) or article 26 (double majority), with the article 25-1 bridge.

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Informational article based on commentaries (544.fr, a lawyer); status of the text as of the latest item found (22 September 2026). Check on the Senate and National Assembly websites. Not legal advice.