The purpose of these General Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter “GTCU”) is to define the terms and conditions under which SAS Swwitch, a simplified joint-stock company with a capital of €5,000, registered with the Lyon Trade and Companies Register (RCS) under No. 890 284 433, with its principal place of business located at 14A rue du Vallon d’Or, 69370 Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d’Or (hereinafter “Swwitch” ), provides a platform that allows:
for primary tenants (hereinafter “Landlords”) to entrust the management of their housing for temporary subletting,
for subtenants (hereinafter “Users” or “Tenants”) to reserve housing for a limited period under a mobility lease.
Use of the Site www.swwitch.fr (hereinafter “the Site”) implies your unconditional acceptance of these Terms of Use.
Swwitch acts as a real estate agent holding professional license No. CPI69012023000000041, issued by the Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), which authorizes it to engage in real estate management.
In this capacity, Swwitch:
manages the rental of properties entrusted by landlords (creating listings, managing reservations, check-in/check-out, cleaning, maintenance), in accordance with the signed management agreement,
enters into a furnished “mobility” lease with the subtenants in accordance with Law No. 89-462 of July 6, 1989.
Swwitch is not a party to the main lease agreement between the property owner and the lessor, but acts as a legal and secure intermediary.
Access to the service is limited to:
to tenants who have obtained written permission from their landlord to sublet their residence,
to subtenants who meet the criteria of the mobility lease (students, interns, people on temporary assignments, etc.).
Each user agrees to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when registering and in all communications with Swwitch.
In particular, the donors commit to:
provide housing that is in good condition and complies with legal standards,
ensure that the residence is free of any legal proceedings and covered by homeowners insurance,
provide Swwitch with the necessary equipment (internet connection, basic bedding, kitchen utensils),
provide Swwitch with at least three sets of keys,
respect the exclusive management rights granted to Swwitch for the duration of the term.
Subtenants agree, in particular, to:
pay the rent and utilities in accordance with the agreed-upon terms,
to use the dwelling peacefully and to perform routine maintenance on it,
follow the inventory checklist and return the apartment in good condition,
take out insurance against rental risks (rental liability insurance),
not to transfer or sublet the housing themselves.
In particular, Swwitch is committed to:
to provide the tenant with a dwelling in good condition and to ensure the tenant's undisturbed enjoyment of the property,
step in when there is a technical problem or maintenance issue,
compensate the landlord for any damage attributable to the subtenant, under the terms set forth in the management agreement,
act as a diligent professional in the management of the properties.
Rent is set in the mobility lease and is payable monthly in advance.
A one-time registration fee of €149 is charged to landlords when the property is sublet, covering, among other things, the costs of a photo shoot and initial cleaning.
A security deposit equal to one month’s rent (excluding utilities) may be required from the subtenant and will be returned within one month of the subtenant’s move-out, less any deductions for damage or unpaid rent.
Any late payment will result in a penalty of 10 € per day of delay.
Subtenants are liable for any damage that occurs during their tenancy, except in cases of force majeure or structural defects.
Swwitch is responsible for replacing or reimbursing the cost of items damaged by subtenants, in accordance with the management agreement.
Landlords remain responsible for ensuring that the housing meets structural standards (plumbing, electrical systems, safety).
Swwitch shall be liable only in the event of proven and direct negligence in the performance of its obligations.
Contracts may be terminated by either party withone month's notice, via email or certified mail.
In the event of serious misconduct (unpaid rent, failure to meet obligations, unauthorized subletting, substandard housing, etc.), Swwitch reserves the right to immediately terminate the contract and/or suspend access to its services.
Swwitch collects and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The data collected is used solely for the purpose of managing housing and subleases.
Users have the right to access, correct, and delete their data by submitting a request to: hello@swwitch.fr.
All information exchanged between the parties in connection with the use of Swwitch’s services is strictly confidential and may only be disclosed if required by law.
These Terms of Use are governed by French law.
Any dispute regarding their validity, interpretation, or enforcement shall be submitted to the competent courts within the jurisdiction of the Lyon Commercial Court, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection provisions.
✍️ Last updated: September 2025