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Etat Des Lieux Formulaire

Use a Etat Des Lieux Formulaire 0 template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What is an Etat des lieux form

An Etat Des Lieux Formulaire is a property condition report documenting a rental unit’s condition when a tenant moves in or out. In U.S. practice, it records room-by-room observations, existing damage, fixtures, meter readings, photographs, dates, and signatures. Landlords, property managers, and tenants use the completed record to compare the property’s condition at handover and support deposit or repair discussions. It is not a federally prescribed U.S. form, so parties should align its contents with the lease, state landlord-tenant law, and any required inspection rules.

Who uses this property report

Property management

Property managers use Etat Des Lieux Formulaire for move-in and move-out inspections, recording room conditions, photographs, meter readings, keys, and tenant acknowledgments in one signed record.

Landlords and tenants

Landlords and tenants review the same condition report, sign electronically, and retain a dated copy supporting repair, deposit, and handover discussions under applicable state landlord-tenant rules.

Businesses that use property reports

The form is most useful where property condition must be documented, reviewed, and signed by more than one party.

  • Independent landlords use the form to compare move-in and move-out conditions, preserve tenant acknowledgments, and organize photographs, keys, and meter readings for each rental unit.
  • Property management companies use reusable templates, delegated sending, and audit trails to coordinate inspections across buildings while keeping landlord and tenant signatures attached to the correct report.
  • Real estate operations teams use mobile signing during handovers, then connect completed reports to storage or property systems for retrieval during maintenance, deposit, or lease administration.

These tasks are executed by both individual contributors and centralized administrators depending on organizational policy and required controls.

Features for an Etat des lieux report

signNow combines structured fields, mobile evidence capture, signature routing, and audit history for property condition documentation.

Structured inspections

Capture room-by-room observations, meter readings, keys, fixtures, and photographs in one structured property condition record for move-in or move-out review.

Signer assignment

Assign landlord and tenant signature fields, initials, dates, and acknowledgments so each party reviews the same completed report before execution.

Mobile inspection

Use mobile signing and camera capture during walk-throughs, helping property teams document visible conditions without returning to a paper workflow.

Audit trail

Keep the signed report with timestamps, IP information, and action history, providing evidence of the electronic signing process for later property discussions.

Cloud storage

Connect completed reports with Google Drive, Box, Egnyte, or Microsoft 365 when authorized teams need controlled document storage and retrieval.

Reusable templates

Use templates for recurring property layouts while updating address, tenant, inspection date, meter readings, and condition observations for each tenancy.

How the report works in signNow

The signNow workflow converts a property condition report into a routed, signed record with supporting evidence and an audit trail.

  • Upload: Upload the Etat Des Lieux Formulaire to signNow.
  • Prepare: Auto-detect fillable fields and add missing evidence fields.
  • Send: Send assigned fields to landlord and tenant.
  • Preserve: Store the signed report with its audit trail.
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How to complete the report

Use this sequence to prepare, send, sign, and preserve an Etat Des Lieux Formulaire for a rental property.

  • Upload report:

    Upload the property condition report.
  • Check fields:

    Review detected fields and add missing ones.
  • Assign signers:

    Assign landlord and tenant roles.
  • Send report:

    Send the report for electronic signatures.
  • Archive record:

    Download the signed copy and audit trail.

Choose the right signing method

  1. Use the signNow web app when a property manager prepares the report from a desktop and needs to assign landlord and tenant fields before sending.
  2. Use the signNow mobile app during a walk-through to review the Etat Des Lieux Formulaire, capture meter readings, and document visible conditions at the property.
  3. Use kiosk mode when landlord and tenant complete the report together on one managed device, with each person signing the assigned fields in sequence.
  4. Use a shareable signing link when a verified recipient needs direct access to the property report without receiving a separate email invitation.

How the audit trail supports evidence

The audit trail records how the Etat Des Lieux Formulaire was accessed, completed, signed, and preserved for later review.

01

Authenticate signer:

Confirm signer identity through email invitation or configured authentication.
02

Capture timestamp:

Record signing time, IP address, and each completed action.
03

Seal record:

Preserve the signed document and completion history against later alteration.
04

Link evidence:

Associate photographs and observations with the correct property sections.
05

Check history:

Review the completed audit trail for missing or unexpected actions.
06

Export record:

Export the signed report and audit trail for authorized storage.

Recommended report workflow setup

Configure the property report around signer identity, evidence integrity, controlled access, and retention requirements that apply to the tenancy.

SettingRecommendation
Authentication methodEmail invitation with SMS verification
Signature typeTyped or drawn electronic signature
Audit trailCapture timestamps, IP addresses, and actions
Document retentionRetain through lease and deposit disputes
EncryptionTLS 1.2/1.3 and AES-256

Platform requirements for signing

Use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on Windows 10, Windows 11, or macOS. signNow also provides mobile apps for iOS and Android, allowing parties to review property reports and capture supporting photographs.

  • Desktop browsers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS.
  • Mobile apps signNow mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.
  • Camera capture Camera access supports property photographs and meter readings.

For property inspections, confirm camera permission before photographing rooms, fixtures, and meter displays. Teams using managed devices should configure access, identity controls, and storage policies before collecting tenant information or property evidence.

Connect property reports to business systems

Connect signed property condition reports with CRM, ERP, cloud storage, and property-operation workflows using signNow integrations and named services.

Salesforce
Procore
Zapier
Microsoft Teams
Hub spot
Box
Microsoft

Security for signed property reports

Transport encryption:

TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit

Storage encryption:

AES-256 at rest

Security assurance:

SOC 2 Type II certified

Information security:

ISO 27001 certified

Electronic signatures:

ESIGN and UETA compliant

Evidence history:

Audit trails record actions

Best practices for property condition reports

Accurate observations, consistent evidence, and controlled records make an Etat Des Lieux Formulaire easier to use when tenancy questions arise.

Describe property conditions precisely

Record every room, fixture, appliance, wall, floor, and ceiling with neutral descriptions. Add dated photographs for existing marks, meter readings, and keys, then require both parties to review the same completed document before signing.

Use observable condition categories

Use consistent condition categories such as clean, worn, damaged, missing, or nonfunctional, and explain each category in the form instructions. Avoid unsupported conclusions about responsibility; document observable facts that can be compared later.

Match move-in and move-out records

Capture move-in and move-out reports in matching layouts. Reference the same room names, fixtures, photographs, meter fields, and key counts so differences can be identified without reconstructing the property history.

Archive signed records securely

Export the signed report and audit trail after completion, restrict access to authorized property staff and parties, and retain records according to the lease, state law, and documented business policy.

Troubleshooting an Etat des lieux form

These answers address field setup, tenant access, electronic consent, evidence capture, and plan limits for this property condition report.

Upload the completed Etat Des Lieux Formulaire as a PDF or image, then place signature, date, initials, and text fields manually if automatic field detection does not identify them. Business includes templates and audit trails; Business Premium adds bulk send.

Use signNow’s mobile app to photograph meter readings and visible damage before sending the report. Confirm each image is attached to the correct room or fixture, because an audit trail records actions but does not correct mislabeled evidence.

For a consumer-facing electronic report, provide the ESIGN consumer disclosure required by 15 U.S.C. §7001(c), including paper-record access and withdrawal procedures. signNow supports compliant eSignature workflows, but the sender must provide the required disclosure.

Business plans include 100 signature invites per user per year, with overage fees. Business Premium includes bulk send. Select recipients individually for a single property report rather than assuming unlimited subscription usage.

ESIGN and UETA generally recognize electronic signatures when intent, consent, attribution, and record retention are established. State landlord-tenant rules may impose separate inspection, notice, or delivery requirements that the report cannot replace.

If a signer cannot access the link, resend the invitation or generate a signNow signing link after confirming the email address. The completed document, timestamps, and action history remain available through the audit trail.

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