Subletting your apartment in Dijon when you move abroad

Are you leaving for a few months for an internship, university exchange, or international mobility program? Subletting your apartment in Dijon is the ideal solution to avoid paying rent unnecessarily during your absence. Swwitch helps you sublet your home easily, legally, and securely.

Why sublet your apartment in Dijon?

Avoid paying rent for nothing

Subletting your apartment in Dijon allows you to get your rent reimbursed every month thanks to a subtenant. 

Find a subtenant quickly

The rental market is extremely tight in Dijon. Many international students are looking for accommodation for a few months. 

Keep your apartment

By subletting your apartment, you can go abroad for a few months and return to your home when you come back.

You don't manage anything thanks to Swwitch

With Swwitch, you can delegate the entire process of finding a subtenant and managing the sublease of your apartment in Dijon.

More than 20 partner schools and universities recommend our services to their students throughout France. 

Find out how to legally sublet your apartment in Dijon during a discovery call.

They were away for a few months and found their apartment just as they returned

Swwitch looked after my apartment while I was doing a four-month internship in Berlin. When I got back, I found my apartment just as I had left it.

Melissa M.

Student at INSEEC

A professional and responsive team. They put my mind at ease about the sublease, which I thought was impossible. I would recommend their services without hesitation!

Tom B

Freelance Designer

Swwitch reimbursed my rent every month during my 6-month ERASMUS program in Madrid. This allowed me to enjoy my study abroad experience with peace of mind. Top-notch service! 🙂

Charlotte

Student at EM Lyon

Swwitch, your subletting agency in Dijon

We take care of everything for you

Requesting permission from your landlord, organizing a photo shoot, posting the listing, and handling operational matters while you’re away

Sublet legally

Because we are a real estate agency, 80% of landlords (whether agencies or private individuals) allow subletting. 

100% of rent reimbursed

Every month, receive a refund for your rent, including utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, heating, etc.) 

One-time management fee

You only pay management fees when a subtenant is in place. After that, you pay nothing.

Security deposit and property inspection

We take care of inventory checks and collecting deposits in the event of damage.

Amazing subtenants

Your apartment is sublet to an international student who is coming to study in France for a few months.

Subletting your apartment in Dijon has never been easier!

01.

Call

Call with a member of the Swwitch team

02.

Authorization

Send the documents to your landlord (real estate agency or private individual)

03.

Signature

Signing of the management agreement

04.

Management

Creating the listing and managing the sublease

05.

Payment

Pay your rent every month. Move-out inspection upon your return

Ready for your trip to Bali?  London?  Amsterdam?  Bucharest?  Berlin?  Milan?  Madrid?  Lisbon?  Vienna? 

Answers to your questions.

Am I covered by insurance? ​

Yes, your apartment is covered by insurance at no extra cost to you. When your apartment is sublet through our platform, we require sublet tenants to pay a security deposit, which we can release in the event of damage.

Who will be living in my apartment? ​

Subtenants are French or international students who come to France for a few months as part of an exchange program (internship, study abroad, Erasmus, etc.). Generally, these are students who come to study at our partner schools or universities. During the summer months (May–August), the apartment may be available for short-term rental.

How much does your service cost?

You pay a €149 setup fee when you sign the management agreement (which is deducted from your first rent payment). This fee covers the cost of the apartment photo shoot, as well as the initial and final cleanings. After that, we manage your apartment with no commission, and you receive 100% of your rent, including utilities.

What about the keys? ​

When it comes to keys, it couldn't be simpler: just give us two sets of keys, and if you have an extra set, give it to a trusted friend or family member who lives nearby. While you're away, we'll take care of the keys.

Is subletting legal?

In France, subletting is legal as long as you obtain written permission from your landlord. We will send you a subletting application to submit to your landlord or real estate agency to obtain permission. If necessary, we can contact your landlord to discuss the matter with him or her.

How far in advance should I plan?

We recommend that you contact Swwitch as soon as possible. Even if you don’t yet know your travel dates, you can still reach out to us. This will give us time to contact your landlord, take photos of your apartment, and create your listing. On average, we recommend contacting us at least two months before your departure.

Do I need to remove my belongings while the unit is being sublet?

During the sublease, we require that the apartment remain furnished. Therefore, you must leave all furniture (bed, TV, furniture, closets, etc.) behind. We ask that you remove at least all of your clothing and valuables (whether of financial or sentimental value). During the sublease, you must provide us with a comforter, two pillows, internet access, kitchen utensils, a vacuum cleaner, and a broom. We will provide the bed linens and bath towels.

I haven't received my exchange dates yet. What should I do?

No problem! Feel free to contact us anyway. We’ll work around your schedule!

What about my rental expenses?

All your utility costs are covered: water, electricity, heating, internet...

For electricity and heating, please send us your monthly bill from your EDF account, and this will result in a second refund in addition to your rent.

The following expenses are not reimbursed: condominium fees and garbage collection fees.

How often do I receive my rent refund?

At the beginning of each month, between the 1st and the 5th, you will receive a refund for the rent from the previous month. For example, for the month of February: rent payment between March 1 and March 5.

If we vacate the apartment in the middle of the month, the rent refund will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Can I keep my housing allowance?

Legally, you can keep your housing allowance if you are away from France for less than 4 months. If you are away for more than 4 months, you are legally required to stop receiving the assistance.

If you do not stop receiving your benefits, the amount of your housing assistance will be deducted from your rent refund.

If I can't find a subtenant, will I get my rent back?

Once we receive the photos and key details (rent, location, etc.) and after inspecting your property, we assess its subletting potential.
If we determine that there will be no demand, we will notify you immediately and decline to manage the property so as not to waste your time.

Some apartments may be eligible for a rent refund guarantee.
This guarantee applies only to properties that meet strict criteria: high-end, prime location, high-quality amenities, and rent in line with market rates.

For most apartments, we offer a standard management plan: monthly rent payments that include utilities, unless the apartment is not sublet.

However, it is very rare that we are unable to find a subtenant. We do everything we can to maximize the visibility of your listing:

  • Professional photo shoot

  • Strategic, multi-platform distribution of your ad

  • Promotion to international students at our partner schools and universities

  • Quick adjustments if demand is low in the days following the launch

If we believe that a property cannot be sublet, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Can I sublet a room in a student residence?

No, subletting in student housing (or public housing) is not permitted. We automatically reject listings in student housing or public housing.

Contact

+ 33 9 81 83 02 52

hello@swwitch.fr

Swwitch S.A.S., registered with the Lyon Trade and Companies Register under number 89028443300012 

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