In Belgium you need different types of permits.I am from the french speaking part, the rules are "local" so check, but in Wallonia you needRental permit for anything below 28 square meter of effective living area ( bathroom and corridor excluded)Urbanistic divison permit (prove that the building is officially divided in appartments).Do you have utility meter per unit?

Hahaha funny you ask, I'm actually French Canadian.

So I need to find a solution for this water before the inspector comes back in and orders me to install a French drain or something.

Read Immobiliez-Vous if you're really serious, it'll have you running away screaming from the French market.If you're interested in buy & hold INVESTING, then stay away.

Would like new windows througout home, repaint, take off popcorn ceiling, replace french doors, update kitchen countertops, remodel bathroom, landscaping, and minor fixture replacements.

Remember, the French just love it when Americans stay on their cell phones posting things when they are in museums.Just kidding.Have a great time.

Can’t read Spanish, French or Tongan.  

The second floor seems to have an extension too with french doors. that is blocking the front windows light

., the FTSE 100 is off 40%, the French CAC 40 is down 43%, and the German DAX 47%.

if you mean a loan from my companies 401k, then it would be a good idea, but my employer is a french-start up and they are still learning what it means for Americans to have to save for their own retirement. :)