Advice & Safety
The “Advice & Safety” category is designed for those who want to better understand housing in exchange for services and move forward with confidence.
Here, you will find articles with advice, guidelines and best practices to help you avoid mistakes, set a clear framework and secure each step of the process.
This category highlights key points of attention, including trust, organisation, communication and safety, to encourage smoother and more reassuring exchanges between hosts and cohabitants.
Whether you are offering a place or looking for a more human housing solution, explore these articles to find clear, reliable and practical answers tailored to your situation.
Your First Month in a Service-for-Housing Agreement: The Complete 30-Day Guide
Most service-for-housing arrangements that fail don't fall apart because of the services themselves — they fail because of what was never said during the first month. This guide exists so that you become one of the success stories.
18/03/2026
Best practices for successful shared living !
Discover the key practices for a successful housing-in-exchange-for-services experience: clear communication, house rules, a secure framework and practical tips for a balanced relationship.
15/08/2025
Housing benefits and service-based accommodation: can you really qualify?
Can you receive housing benefits with accommodation in exchange for services or free housing? Discover the rules, common mistakes to avoid, and how to optimise your eligibility.
24/06/2025
IBAN scams between individuals: how to avoid it and protect yourself ?
IBAN scams between individuals have become a growing threat in today’s digital world. These types of bank fraud can lead to serious financial losses for victims. This article explains how these scams work and provides practical tips to help you avoid them and stay protected.
13/02/2025
Discover how to formalize a peaceful cohabitation through suitable contracts
Cohabitation can be formalized through different types of contracts, each offering specific advantages. Among the most common are the Free Accommodation Occupation Contract and the Temporary Residence Contract. Let's explore these contracts in detail. Temporary Residence Contract – Anti-Squatting Law. This contract is used for short stays […]
28/10/2024
As a minor, can I be hosted for free?
As a young minor, finding free accommodation to pursue studies, an apprenticeship training, or an internship in a company can be a real challenge. However, one may wonder if a young person under 18 years old can, as a minor, be housed for free in exchange for services. It is important, however, to fully understand the […]
21/09/2024
Protect Your Property from Squatters with Temporary Occupancy
Protecting a vacant property is essential in the face of squatting and damage risks. Discover how temporary occupancy and housing in exchange for services can secure your property while giving it a useful purpose.
09/09/2024
Housing in exchange for intimate favours: ToitChezMoi’s clear position
Listings offering free or low-cost accommodation in exchange for intimate favours are a concerning reality on some platforms. Illegal and unsafe, they expose vulnerable individuals to significant risks. Discover why these practices must be condemned.
27/04/2024
Are you going on winter vacation? Call someone to watch over your home
The French take advantage of their Christmas holidays to travel During this health crisis period, the destination favored by the French remains the hexagon. Outside of the mainland, the destinations favored by the French are Luxembourg, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, and Italy. Those under 30 travel more during their holidays […]
23/12/2021
Housing in exchange for services: living with strangers?
Housing in exchange for services allows you to live safely with someone you don’t know, while reducing your expenses and building meaningful connections. Discover why this solution works and how to make the most of it with confidence.
02/06/2020
Offer free accommodation in exchange for services, what does the law say?
You have an empty room or a small vacant studio and you especially need help at home, some DIY, shopping, childcare, or companionship for elderly people… The housing in exchange for services appeals to you. However, you are not quite sure if it is legal or not. We […]
08/08/2019
Make your listing attractive on ToitChezMoi
Have you just signed up on ToitChezMoi ? Welcome ! Discover our tips to make your listing attractive and maximize its visibility. Whether you are a host or a supportive cohabitant, the listing is a showcase of your personality or the living environment you offer, so it is important to take care of it. The creation of your […]
18/04/2019