By Manuel Ravier, Head of Rental Support at residenceetudiante.fr · Published on October 5, 2026

The quick answer

A downloadable property inspection report template must comply with the provisions of Decree No. 2016-382. It is used for both move-in and move-out inspections to rigorously compare the condition of the accommodation, fixtures, and utility meters, thereby ensuring legal protection for both the landlord and the tenant.

Key takeaways

• Decree No. 2016-382 establishes the minimum standard framework and mandatory details for any property inspection report template in France. Source: Service-Public.fr, 2026 data.
• A detailed inventory of furnishings must be attached to the inspection report template for all furnished rentals. Source: Légifrance, Decree No. 2015-981.
• The average rent for student accommodation is €580 per month, excluding service charges. Source: Meilleursagents.com, 2026 market report.
• Over 90% of security deposit disputes stem from inspection reports completed using incomplete or imprecise forms. Source: Anil, 2026 report.
• Of the 4,500 forms and reports validated in 2026 via residenceetudiante.fr, 98% of digitized move-in and move-out inspections resulted in no disputes upon the return of keys. Source: residenceetudiante.fr internal data, record dated October 5, 2026.

About the author

Manuel Ravier is an expert in rental law and the administrative management of student housing at residenceetudiante.fr. It designs the necessary documentation and guides tenants through a compliant and transparent rental process.

What is a legally compliant property inspection template?

A compliant property inspection template is a standard legal document that strictly adheres to the requirements of the Act of July 6, 1989. It ensures an accurate record of the condition of each room and guarantees that no mandatory details are overlooked during the joint inspection.

A form found on a forum can be tempting—free, instant, and printable in 30 seconds. However, the 2014 ALUR Act tightened the rules, and the decree of March 30, 2016, clearly specified exactly what the document must contain. Here is how you can test your template before taking it along to the inspection.

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