Switch to a long-term plan or reclaim your property

Switch to a long-term arrangement, adopt a hybrid model, or take back the property: three paths, three procedures.

A short-term lease isn't a lifelong commitment. A disappointing season, a change in personal circumstances, or a new rental opportunity—there are many reasons that might lead you to reconsider where you live.

There are three options, and they differ in both their formal requirements and their tax implications. This page compares them, with supporting figures.

Rentals to students or young professionals from September through May, with seasonal operations from June through August. This model ensures nine months of income while still capturing the high season—by far the most profitable period in the Toulon market.

It requires a separate contractual document: the leasing process is governed by a written tenant-search mandate that is entered in the mandate registry. It is not simply an amendment to the property management contract.

It terminates the short-term lease. The exclusive marketing right does not preclude a long-term lease, but such a lease may only be entered into after the contract has been terminated, subject to the one-month notice period described on page 8.1.

You may take back the residence for your personal use for an unlimited period of time, without terminating the lease: the lease term is simply suspended. If the takeover is permanent, the lease may be terminated with one month's notice.

Here is a comparison between a studio apartment rented for 630 euros, including utilities, under a student lease, and an equivalent short-term rental.

It therefore takes about 910 euros in monthly short-term rental revenue to match a 630-euro lease. Over nine months of low and mid-season, this level is not guaranteed. That is precisely the advantage of the hybrid model: it fills the gap where short-term rentals struggle, and frees up capacity during the summer when short-term rentals dominate.

• Short-term reservations that have already been confirmed must be honored before any change of destination is made. Canceling them will result in fees and a lower ranking.
• The hybrid is prepared in advance. The September tenant is found in the spring, not in late August.
• The furniture and equipment are not the same. A property designed for stays of a few nights does not meet the needs of a nine-month stay.
• Check the condominium rules carefully. Some allow long-term rentals but not seasonal ones, while others regulate both.

Does the exclusivity agreement prevent me from renting out the property on a long-term basis?

No. It pertains to short-term rentals. Long-term rentals remain an option after the property management contract is terminated.

Can I take my property back after a few months without canceling the lease?

Yes, with no time limit and no fees other than the cleaning fee if we provide service. The calendar is reserved for the requested dates as long as no other reservation has been confirmed for those dates.

Is the hybrid model covered by the concierge service contract?

Partially. Seasonal management is covered; finding a tenant is the subject of a separate, written mandate that is recorded in the mandate registry.

At what point does a short-term contract become more attractive?

In the example above, you'd need about 910 euros in monthly revenue to offset a 630-euro rent. This threshold depends on your property: Section 4.10 explains why it's reached in the summer but rarely in the winter.

Updated as of July 27, 2026 · Describes the current service agreement. The agreement and its appendices take precedence over this content, which is provided for educational purposes.