# Rental deposit regulations in France and Canada > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rental-deposit-regulations-in-france-and-canada > Updated: 2026-07-29T11:45:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Both France and Canada issued clarifications on how landlords may handle security deposits. In France, the law caps deposits at one month’s rent for furnished units and two months for unfurnished units, mandates a one‑month (or two‑month if differences are noted) return period, and allows penalties for late returns. It also specifies which tenant documents landlords may request, banning items such as criminal records and full bank statements while permitting identification, proof of residence and income documentation. Canada’s rules prohibit landlords from demanding a security deposit altogether, allowing only the first month’s rent up front. Tenants may offer a voluntary deposit without coercion, and any forced deposit can be invalidated by the Administrative Housing Tribunal. For furnished rentals, deposits may be retained only to cover documented damages, and clear tenancy agreements and inventory checks are emphasized. These parallel clarifications aim to protect tenants from abusive practices while defining landlords’ rights within each jurisdiction. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Canadian Rental Deposit Rules Clarified for Landlords and Tenants Canadian law bars landlords from charging security deposits; only the first month's rent is legal, with voluntary deposits allowed if truly free, overseen by the Administrative Housing Tribunal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-rental-deposit-rules-clarified-for-landlords-and-tenants ### 2026-07-29: France clarifies tenant security deposit disputes and required rental documents French law sets deposit limits, return deadlines and penalties, and defines which documents landlords may request from tenants. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-clarifies-tenant-security-deposit-disputes-and-required-rental-documents --- Cite as: Rental deposit regulations in France and Canada. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rental-deposit-regulations-in-france-and-canada