As a result of the new French real estate laws enclosed in the Loi Alur owners of French real estate that is rented as a furnished rental must have the following equipment included:
One
Bedding including duvet or blanket
Two
Devices to darken rooms intended to be a sleeping area such as a bedroom
Three
Hotplates also called a stove top
Four
Oven or microwave
Five
Refrigerator with at least one freezer
Six
Dishes enough to serve a meal to the occupants
Seven
Cooking tools
Eight
Table and seats
Nine
Storage shelves
Ten
Lighting
Eleven
Housekeeping materials adapted to the characteristics of the dwelling
The equipment must be in working condition when the renter moves in.
More details are sure to follow from the government. This rule is apparently set to come into effect September 5th 2015.
You can read the source article in French here.
Note: If you have a challenge with your property rental please contact the property owner or real estate management company. We cannot help you. This information is for educational purposes only.