Chapter III: Mortgages

No compensation or costs other than those mentioned in article L. 313-60 may not be charged to the lessee. However, in the event of default by the lessee, the lessor may claim reimbursement from the lessee, subject to justification, of the taxable costs incurred by the lessee as a result of such default, to the exclusion of any flat-rate reimbursement of collection costs. .

In the case of a lease with a promise to sell, the deed recording the exercise of the option is concluded under the condition precedent provided for in article L. 313-41. When this condition is not met, the lessor returns all sums paid by the lessee, with the exception of rent and the costs of restoring the property.

The provisions of article L. 314-20 are applicable to contracts subject to the provisions of this section.