Exit inventory
OF THE LEASE
The exit inventory of fixtures is one of the key stages at the end of a rental agreement. Most disputes between tenant and landlord are settled on the basis of the inventory of fixtures at the end of the lease. We explain everything you need to know about the departure inventory of fixtures.
Below you’ll find our valuable advice on how to prepare for the departure inventory of fixtures and how best to follow its progress.
What is an exit inventory of fixtures?
The “état des lieux de sortie” is a descriptive inventory of the property on the tenant’s departure. It is drawn up at the end of the contract. This is usually when the tenant returns the keys to the rented property to the landlord.
The exit inventory of fixtures is based on the entry inventory of fixtures carried out at the start of the rental contract. By comparing the two statements, we can identify the damage that can be attributed to the rental period, and determine the amount of costs to be paid by the lessee to the lessor.
Depending on the length of the tenancy, the parties take into account the age of the dwelling and normal wear and tear to determine which repairs will not be charged to the tenant.
How is an inventory of fixtures carried out?
The exit inventory of fixtures is carried out in the presence of both parties to the lease contract. The parties are based on the inventory of fixtures at the start of the rental contract.
Who can carry out the exit inventory of fixtures?
The inventory of fixtures can be organized in two different ways:
- It can be carried out by the tenant and the owner together, by mutual agreement.
- It can be carried out in the presence of one or more real estate experts.
An amicable inventory of fixtures has the advantage of being free of charge, as no expert is involved. When the tenant or owner appoints a real estate expert, the expert’s fees are to be shared equally between the two parties.
The two parties can also each appoint a property expert at their own expense if they are unable to reach agreement.
