This document discusses issues that can arise when buying, selling, or renting real estate in France. It notes that real estate transactions in France can be complicated due to various factors like lease agreements, rental reviews, preliminary contracts, deposits, and more. It specifically focuses on problems that can occur with French leaseback investments, where foreign investors purchase property that is then leased and operated by a property management company. Some common issues discussed include unpaid rents, lease terminations, repair obligations, and high rental costs charged by management companies. The document provides historical context on the rise of leaseback investments in France since the 1980s and how they were often marketed with promises of risk-free, high returns but did not always deliver as expected.