Thermal strainers in co-ownership: a worrying legislative impasse

This cross-party proposal aimed to introduce exemptions for housing facing financial or technical obstacles making energy renovation difficult.

A rigid legislative framework in the face of the complexity of co-ownerships

The 2021 Climate and Resilience Act has established a strict timetable for the gradual ban on the rental of the most energy-intensive housing. While the objective is laudable, it is essential to recognize the particular complexity for old housing. Decisions on work are often long to obtain, requiring the agreement of multiple stakeholders with sometimes divergent interests. In addition, the high cost of energy renovations and the lack of a diversity of increasingly efficient construction materials constitute a significant obstacle, especially for co-owners with limited resources.

Insufficient aid and incomplete information

Although mechanisms such as MaPrimeRénov' exist to support energy renovation, their complexity and lack of effective communication limit their impact. A recent survey reveals that more than half of owners do not feel well informed about the energy renovation of co-ownerships, and only 3 out of 10 indicate that they have been made aware of the overall renovation by their trustee. This situation hinders the implementation of the work necessary to improve the energy performance of buildings., the latest report for 2024 from ANAH the number of simple housing renovations has decreased by 40% compared to last year.

Towards a more pragmatic and adapted approach

It is imperative that public authorities adopt a more pragmatic approach, taking into account the realities on the ground. Rather than imposing strict bans indiscriminately, it would be wise to provide targeted exemptions for co-ownerships encountering major obstacles to renovation. At the same time, a simplification of administrative procedures and better information on available aid are essential, without forgetting the financing of R&D for more efficient renovation materials in order to encourage co-owners to undertake energy improvement work.

If the energy transition is a crucial issue for our society. It cannot be done without taking into account the specific constraints of co-ownerships. A balance must be found between environmental objectives and the economic and social feasibility of the measures imposed. It is time to engage in a constructive dialogue between legislators, property managers and co-owners to develop suitable and effective solutions, in other words, give time to time.

Tribune by Emmanuel Fusiller, President of Administra Paris (LinkedIn).