Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Mauritius's rental law is rooted in French civil law, and many landlords still draft leases in French by default, especially outside the most internationally-facing agencies.
Practical tip: never sign a lease you haven't had translated or reviewed — even a rough translation is enough to catch red flags around notice periods, subletting restrictions, or maintenance responsibilities.
Standard leases run 12 months with automatic renewal ("tacit reconduction") if neither party gives notice, so know your notice period (typically one to three months) before you're locked in for another year without meaning to be.
#mauritius #seychelles
#expat
Mauritius's rental law is rooted in French civil law, and many landlords still draft leases in French by default, especially outside the most internationally-facing agencies.
Practical tip: never sign a lease you haven't had translated or reviewed — even a rough translation is enough to catch red flags around notice periods, subletting restrictions, or maintenance responsibilities.
Standard leases run 12 months with automatic renewal ("tacit reconduction") if neither party gives notice, so know your notice period (typically one to three months) before you're locked in for another year without meaning to be.
#mauritius #seychelles
#expat
