Condominiums in the era of the Climate and Resilience Law

A law transforming the management of condominiums

The main objective of the Climate and Resilience Law for the real estate sector is twofold: to accelerate the energy renovation of condominium buildings and to improve the living conditions of occupants. The text now requires buildings over 15 years old, for total or partial residential use, to develop a multi-year work plan project (PPPT) to be updated every 10 years, as well as the establishment of a dedicated work fund.

This fund, funded by an annual contribution from each condominium owner, finances the maintenance, energy renovation, and conservation of the building. Its use is subject to a vote at the general meeting by the majority of article 24 of the 1965 law.

The implementation of the text is progressive depending on the size of the condominiums:

• Since 2024: condominiums with over 200 units
• Since January 1, 2025: condominiums with 50 to 200 units
• Starting January 1, 2026: condominiums with fewer than 50 units

Eventually, all French condominiums will be subject to this obligation.

The PPPT: a structuring tool for condominiums

The multi-year work plan project is now at the core of condominium management. Adapting article 24-4 of the July 10, 1965 law, the syndic must include in the agenda of the general meeting the methods of developing the PPPT. When this project reveals the need for energy renovation work in the next ten years, the adoption of all or part of the PPPT is subject to a vote.

The objective of the PPPT is to precisely define priority actions: insulation of roofs, terraces, attics, facades, replacement of collective heating systems, improvement of ventilation. These interventions aim to optimize the building's energy performance, reduce its carbon footprint, and preserve the building's heritage value - directly linked to its EPC.

Other measures stem from this law, such as facilitating the installation of charging points for electric vehicles in condominiums. A simple majority vote is now sufficient to authorize the installation on the public distribution network - a significant advancement for sustainable mobility in collective housing.

The schedule for banning energy-draining properties

The Climate and Resilience Law also sets a strict schedule for the progressive ban on renting the most energy-draining housing:

• Since January 1, 2025: ban on renting a property classified as G
• Starting January 1, 2028: ban on renting a property classified as F
• Starting January 1, 2034: ban on renting a property classified as E

This schedule profoundly transforms the rental market and emphasizes the need, for condominiums, to anticipate the necessary work. A co-owner-landlord who takes no action could find themselves unable to rent their property, facing a loss of rental income and a significant devaluation upon resale. More broadly, this schedule explains why EPC A or B properties have become the new standard in the buying and renting market.

Climate, renovation, and support from Greater Paris

In Paris, the regulatory momentum is bolstered by local programs. Launched by the City as an extension of Eco-renovons Paris, a dedicated program encourages the energy renovation of private housing buildings. It qualifies for a subsidy from the City and the Greater Paris Metropolitan Area for the completion of an in-depth Technical Diagnostic Report (DTG) compliant with the Paris Climate Agency's standards.

Concretely, a condominium syndic can initiate the necessary steps with the Climate Agency to obtain a subsidy aimed at "purifying" the real estate stock. Among the tools offered is a "check for audit" worth €5,000 to finance the DTG. This step is the first - and essential - when considering an energy renovation project.

Other French local authorities are developing similar schemes, especially in metropolitan areas. These local aids complement national schemes such as MaPrimeRénov' Copropriétés or collective eco-PTZ.

A profound transformation of the real estate stock

The Climate and Resilience Law has a significant impact on the management of condominiums, encouraging them to adopt more sustainable practices and carry out energy renovation work. For co-owners, the stakes are no longer just regulatory: it is a matter of preserving the heritage value, long-term operating costs, and the property's attractiveness on the market.

For buyers seeking sustainable housing, reviewing the PPPT of a condominium has become an essential evaluation element. A building with planned and provisioned work represents a better investment than a property with renovations yet to come without a clear framework. Sustainable Real Estate selects its properties by incorporating these criteria, notably through the "Energy Efficiency" label that identifies properties with very high performance.

The topic broadly aligns with the dynamics of sustainable heritage investment. For ancient properties in protected areas, schemes like the Malraux Law enable financing part of the work through taxation, creating coherence between regulatory obligations and investment opportunities.

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