lodgis?

[Belladonna]

Hi everyone

Does anyone have any experience with using Lodgis?
vacation.lodgis.com/

Belladonna

[Darcy]

Sorry, I don't. They certainly have many apts, are there some that you particularly like? What part of the city do you want to be in?

[Belladonna]

It needs to sleep 5 and be easily accessed from CDG meaning, we would prefer to only have to make one transfer from the RER B to another metro line if possible. We are on a strict budget of less than 1200 euros would like a washing machine and we don't care how tiny it is - we don't plan on spending much time there. Any thoughts?

[Jody]

You might check this apt out

www.vacationinparis.com/apts/id_03.htm

RER to St Michel then either metro or bus to Invalides

Good easy agency to deal with.

[Laura NY (aoi33)]

Yes, I rented through them three years ago. I made offers on several apartments, but they all fell through as they couldn't get the owners to respond. Once I found one where the owner responded, it all went well, but I did not feel that the agency would take any responsibility if something went amiss.

[Belladonna]

Good to know Laura - I would not like that one bit.
And thanks Jody - we liked that one too.
My husband just found a VBRO listing for an apartment by St Michel so we have some decisions to make

[eric]

Well I've used Lodgis services three times, last year (Oct' 2009) and this year (July 2010 and this week).

I was delighted last year, the service was perfect.

It's been a nightmare both times this year, it's a complete nonsense, the sales representative is useless. I really can't figure out what happened to them. Their fees have not changed, though (much too high, but now, I would be ready to pay for service)

A pity because their website is nice and their flat offering is good.

But... Have you ever heard of an agency asking for your tax return as a proof of solvency?
Have you ever heard of an agency insisting on your payslip even though you keep repeating that you are self-employed?
Have you ever heard of an agency refusing your offer to pay the full length of stay in advance (I was renting for 3 month - for a business mission in Paris). Any landlord would love that (well I would).

A waste of time and effort. You'd get a better service from any French administration. And as a landlord, you'd probably miss fewer opportunities to rent!

Anybody knows a serious agency in Paris that does short term rental (on a monthly basis)? And that delivers more service than hassle?

I have heard of www.parisattitude.com. Anybody has tried them?

PS: I can prove all the above (exchange of e-mails with Lodgis)

[nutsabouttravel]

I haven't used them, but book-a-flat.com has some nice apts. and they seem to focus on 1+ month rentals.
mary

[Belladonna]

Thanks Eric - That was really helpful.

[eric]

Thanks nutsabouttravel.

I have just had a look at the book-a-flat.com website and that's what they need from you to apply:

"The following documents must be provided:

- your passport or ID card
- your last three payslips or other documents proving any other sources of income
- your last tax statement
- your guarantor's passport/ID card and last tax statement (if applicable)
"
My answer is: NO WAY!. In my opinion, they are of the same breed as Lodgis (and maybe have the same genitors).

I have never been asked to provide a tax statement or payslip in Brussels or London for a short term rental. I am paying, so what else? This confirms my old belief that it's easier to buy a flat in France than rent one.

[lelaina71]

Having lived in both Paris and London, I agree that they are requiring way too many documents but unfortunately, this is the law in France, especially if you wish to rent long-term.

It's totally different from London where you might only need to show an ID and payslip or work certificate. However, it's also much easier for a landlord in London to kick out a tenant who doesn't pay his rent, which is also why they don't need so many guarantees.