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Article 1759 of the French Civil Code

If the tenant of a house or flat continues to enjoy it after the expiry of the lease in writing, without opposition from the landlord, he will be deemed to occupy it on the same conditions, for the term fixed by the use of the premises, and may not leave or be evicted from it again until notice has been given within the period fixed by the use of the premises.

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Article 1759

Si le locataire d’une maison ou d’un appartement continue sa jouissance après l’expiration du bail par écrit, sans opposition de la part du bailleur, il sera censé les occuper aux mêmes conditions, pour le terme fixé par l’usage des lieux, et ne pourra plus en sortir ni en être expulsé qu’après un congé donné suivant le délai fixé par l’usage des lieux.

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