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Written agreement by which a lessor leases a residential property, which must be registered with the tax authorities. The lessor may not demand more than 2 months' rent in advance, and the security deposit may not exceed 2 months' rent.
The residential lease contract is governed by Law No. 2019-576 of June 26, 2019 (Construction and Housing Code, Articles 408-456). It is the contract by which the landlord undertakes to allow the tenant to occupy a building or premises for residential use for a certain period of time, in exchange for rent.
Only the following may be charged to the tenant: consumption of energy/water/gas, routine maintenance, minor repairs, and taxes related to the use of the dwelling.
Aya rented an apartment in Cocody. Her landlord was asking for 6 months' rent in advance, but the law limits the advance to a maximum of 2 months. Thanks to Capital Foncier's advice, she was able to assert her rights and paid only 2 months' advance plus 2 months' security deposit.
Loi n°2019-576 du 26 juin 2019 instituant le Code de la Construction et de l'Habitat, Articles 408-425.
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The ADU (Attestation de Droit d'Usage Coutumier / Customary Right of Use Certificate) is the single, secure document that replaces the former Village Certificate as of January 1, 2025. Established by Decree No. 2021-784 and secured by the SIGFU (Decree No. 2021-862), it requires a triple signature (village chief, CVGFR president, developer) and a unique IDUFCI. The ADU is not a property title: it constitutes a provisional recognition opening the path to the ACD (Arrêté de Concession Définitive / Definitive Concession Decree) — the ACD published in the Land Register IS the Land Title. Official deadline: 180 days (BÂTIR No. 004); in practice, 6 to 12 months between ACD signature and its publication in the Land Register. Published ACD = published Land Title — same legal deed, two stages.
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Legal document drafted by a notary that formalizes the transfer of land ownership between a seller and a buyer. The notarized deed of sale is mandatory and confers authenticity on the transaction.
Legal entity that must be established with a minimum share capital of 2 million FCFA held by Ivorian nationals, holding an approval from the Minister responsible for Housing and a financial guarantee from a bank or insurance company.
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