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Renting an apartment in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire: where to look, what the law says, what to check

In Yamoussoukro, as everywhere in Côte d'Ivoire, a residential lease must be written and registered, and advance rent and the deposit are each capped at two months. Here is how to search and what to check before you pay.

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Renting an apartment in Thiès, Senegal: where to look, deposit, lease and complaints

How to look for an apartment in Thiès, what a landlord may ask for at move-in under decree no. 2023-382, what Senegal's COCC says about lease length and notice, and where to complain.

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Renting an apartment in Dakar: rents, deposit and Senegalese law

Dakar's rental market concentrates most of Senegal's apartment supply. Here are the lease rules, the 2023 deposit cap and pitfalls to avoid.

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Apartment for rent in Accra, Ghana: what the law says and what to check before you sign

Ghana's Rent Act caps advance rent at six months and requires a rent card on monthly tenancies. Here are the texts, the checks to run in Accra and where to complain if things go wrong.

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Renting an apartment in Kara, Togo: where to look, what to check, what Togolese law says

In Kara, Togo, the legal three-month cap on deposits does not apply yet: it covers Greater Lomé first. Here is how to search, what to negotiate and what to check before paying.

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Renting an Apartment in Abidjan: Rules, Deposit and Notice in Côte d'Ivoire

In Côte d'Ivoire, renting an apartment in Abidjan is governed by the Code of Construction and Housing. Written lease, capped advance and deposit, three-month notice: the rules to know before signing.

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Apartment for sale in Abidjan : title deed, co-ownership and transfer taxes in Côte d'Ivoire

Purchasing an apartment in Abidjan requires verifying the title deed or ACD, co-ownership rules and transfer fees set by the Ivorian tax authority.

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Co-ownership and apartment charges in Togo: what the land code says

Buying an apartment in Togo often means entering a co-ownership. The Land Code defines common areas, the manager's role and how charges are shared.

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Buying an apartment in Dakar in 2026: the complete guide

Neighbourhoods, price per m², notary steps and financing: everything you need before buying an apartment in Dakar.