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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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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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Preparing your rental application in Togo: documents, deposit and lease since 2022

Since Decree No. 2022-001/PR, rental applications in Togo follow new rules. Here are the documents to gather, deposit and guarantee caps, and the clauses to check before signing.

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Furnished or unfurnished rental in Togo: what actually changes

In Togo, choosing between a furnished and an empty home depends on length of stay and upfront budget. Decree No. 2022-001/PR sets the same legal rules for both, yet practice differs on rent, inventory and lease term.

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Rental lease in Togo: rights, security deposit and notice

Decree No. 2022-001/PR governs residential leases in Togo. Learn the deposit and guarantee caps, the 2-month notice, and banned clauses before signing.

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Real estate in Porto-Novo (Benin): complete buying, renting and financing guide

Porto-Novo is the political and administrative capital of Benin. This guide covers the local property market, land security, purchase formalities, the lease law and available financing options.

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Real estate in Ziguinchor (Senegal): buying or renting with the right title checks

In Ziguinchor, Senegal, every purchase starts with the title: land title, statement of real rights, sale before a notary. The DGID steps, the applicable texts and what no source publishes.

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Real estate in Bingerville (Côte d'Ivoire): buying land with an ACD, renting with a written lease

In Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire, the population more than doubled between the 2014 and 2021 censuses. This guide covers which title to demand before buying land, where an ACD application is filed and what the State portal says on deposit and advance rent.

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