How to manage a property efficiently in Côte d’Ivoire

Just bought an apartment in Cocody or a building in Yopougon? Here is the complete guide to manage it securely and profitably.

1. Draft an OHADA-compliant lease

Include: parties, precise property description, rent + charges, duration (usually 3 renewable years), security deposit (max 2 months in Côte d’Ivoire), inventory. A template is available in our property management section.

2. Set a consistent rent

Abidjan rent ranges from 5 000 FCFA/m² (Yopougon) to 20 000 FCFA/m² (Cocody Riviera). Plan a yearly review capped at 5%.

3. Screen tenants carefully

Always request: ID, 3 payslips (or bank statements for freelancers), employer letter. Rent should never exceed 33% of income.

4. Issue a monthly receipt

This is a legal obligation. With LocatPro receipts, PDF is auto-generated on payment and sent by email or WhatsApp.

5. Collect via Mobile Money

Orange, MTN, Wave, Moov — no bank required. See our Mobile Money guide.