Syndic Regulation in France: 1965 Law, ALUR and ELAN

The legal framework for condominium in France is one of the most advanced in the world. It imposes strict management and transparency standards to protect the interests of co-owners.

1. The 1965 Law: The Corner Stone

This founding law fixes the status of condominium. It imposes the appointment of a syndic, whether professional or volunteer (non-professional syndic). It also defines the role of the Co-owners Syndicate and the Syndic Council, the control body composed of elected co-owners.

2. ALUR Law (2014): Towards More Transparency

The Law for Access to Housing and Renovated Urbanism (ALUR) introduced major obligations:

• Standard Contract: Uniformity of contracts to facilitate comparison between syndics.
• Separate Bank Account: Mandatory for all condominiums (except small structures of less than 15 lots under conditions).
• Registration: Mandatory registration of the condominium in the National Register of Condominiums (RNIC).
• Work Fund: Mandatory annual contribution to anticipate financing for major energy renovations.

3. ELAN Law (2018): Digitalization and Flexibility

The Housing, Development and Digital Evolution law (ELAN) adapted the sector to new digital uses:

• Videoconferencing: Possibility of holding General Meetings (GM) remotely and voting by mail.
• Syndic Extranet: Legal obligation to provide a secure online space to consult essential documents.
• Competitive Bidding: Obligation for the syndic council to put several syndics in competition every 3 years.