Please, understand you can't check-in 24/7 in your property, you need to schedule it according to offices hours with the house manager in advance and follow the check-in process according to the French law.
There is only one last step left before you can enjoy your home in France, do the check-in / état des lieux! 🏠
The "Etat des lieux" is a document that describes the state of the accommodation and its equipment. This procedure is carried out before the handing over of the keys by the landlord and is very important!
Indeed, if your check-out is different from your check-in due to a deterioration of the house, then the landlord reserves the right to keep part or all of your deposit. Indeed, this will be used to cover the cost of eventual losses and damage.
How to make an inventory of fixtures ?
The landlord will provide you with a blank document that you will have to fill in together with him. On this document, you must indicate
- The date of the inventory
- The address of the accommodation
- The water/electricity meter reading
- A precise description of each room: state of the walls, floors, or ceiling
- A precise description of furniture and equipment: state of the bed, desk, fridge, etc..
The names of both parties, owner and tenant, and their signatures
Tips for a successful inventory of fixture
Be very attentive to every corner and detail, and don't hesitate to take pictures of the room and also of the furniture and equipment! We advise you to check in order :
- Ceilings
- Walls
- Floors
- The state and cleanliness of the windows
- The state of the doors
- Electrical outlets
- Lighting
- Heating
In the bathroom
Check the cleanliness and the general state of the bathroom (traces of limestone and other) and also the state of the equipment such as ventilation, siphons/sinks/faucet, water flow ...
In the room
Check the state of the furniture (bed, desk, chest of drawers ...) and electrical equipment (TV, lamps ...) as well as the cleanliness of the room
In the common rooms
Check the state of the furniture and electrical equipment as well as the cleanliness of the common parts.
Can the inventory of fixtures be modified ?
It is possible to modify the check-in up to ten days after its redaction.