After 6 years, the owner may notify the tenant of his intention not to renew the contract. He must give six months' notice. In this case, he does not pay compensation to the tenant because there is no right to renewal unlike the commercial lease. For its part, tenant can at any time notify the owner of his intention to leave the premises within a 6-month period of notice. Such notifications shall be made: Either by registered letter with request for notice of receipt Either by act of commissioner of justice (formerly act of bailiff). En savoir plus sur Entreprendre.Service-Public.fr