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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1670852810251{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”back_div”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJteV9iYWNrX2J1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuY29uc3VsdGFudHMtaW1tb2JpbGllci5jb20lMkZlbiUyRnByb3BlcnR5LWd1aWRlcyUyRiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyMEJhY2slMjB0byUyMHByb3BlcnR5JTIwZ3VpZGVzJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1764338571355{background-image: url(https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/etat_lieux.jpg?id=13127) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”override_left”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”override_pos”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1662026446228{background-color: #e4e4e4 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Property Inventory Report: Practical Advice for Tenants and Landlords” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:37|text_align:center|color:%23040e31″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1764338995820{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}” el_class=”relative_pos”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”firstblock guide-wrapper-row vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex” css=”.vc_custom_1765897502487{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”4\/5″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”resume_block”][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”content_block”]The inventory report is a jointly agreed document that precisely describes the condition of a property and its equipment at the tenant\u2019s move-in and move-out. It has been mandatory since the Law of 6 July 1989, designed to improve \u201crental relations\u201d. In short, this report determines who will pay for repairs: normal wear and tear is the landlord\u2019s responsibility, while damage is attributable to the tenant. Thanks to a properly drafted inventory report, a significant number of disputes are avoided every year.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is an inventory report from a legal standpoint?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The inventory report is a legally binding, jointly established document, more precisely within the meaning of <\/span>Article 3-2 of the Law of 6 July 1989<\/span><\/a>. This means it must be drawn up in writing, in as many copies as there are parties, dated and signed by both the landlord and the tenant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without a written <\/span>move-in inventory report<\/span><\/a>, the property is presumed to have been handed over in good condition regarding rental repairs. This creates a presumption of \u201cproperty in good condition\u201d, which is almost impossible for the landlord to overturn.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2014 ALUR Law standardised the format: identical presentation for move-in and move-out, easier comparison, and a standard template available.<\/span><\/p>\n

The document must describe each room, the condition of walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, and include meter readings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2016, the tenant has 10 days to report defects that were not visible on the day of the inventory (for example, a heating failure discovered in October for a move-in in August). This period increases to 1 month for the first month of heating.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to properly prepare a move-in inventory report?<\/b><\/h2>\n

For the landlord, preparation ideally starts 15 days beforehand:<\/span><\/p>\n