You're selling or letting in a designated area
Check the specific parcel for risk prevention plans, earthquake risk, radon, coastal erosion and vegetation clearance duties.
Address subject to risk disclosure
Understand the risks at your address before the first viewing
Tell buyers or tenants about risks and statutory requirements linked to the property's location.
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- When?
- At the first viewing
- Based on
- Address and land parcel
- Validity
- Under 6 months
WHEN A DPE IS REQUIRED
What applies to your property
A first viewing is taking place
Give the statement at the first viewing, then attach it to the relevant contract.
CHECK THE EXEMPTIONS
Check the facts for the property
- Outside the designated areas
- The requirement depends on the statutory criteria for your address. Apparent lack of risk or a neighbour's experience is not sufficient evidence.
- You already have a statement
- It must be recent and updated if the information changes before signing. An older form may be incomplete.
KEEP YOUR REPORT HANDY
Can you still use your report?
Less than six months old, with an update if the information changes before signing.
Give the statement at the first viewing, if there is one, and attach it to the relevant contract documents.
Get the details together
Gather before you start
- Exact address, land parcel references and property unit identifiers.
- Any earlier risk disclosure statement.
- Details of damage for which compensation was paid, where disclosure is required.
How we can help
We find the applicable information and orders, confirm the property's location and prepare the risk disclosure statement.
When you receive the report
Check the conclusions, the scope and limitations of the assessment, and any next steps. Keep the whole report, including its appendices.
Public maps and the statutory statement serve different purposes
Maps help you understand the risks. Check that the document you give the buyer or tenant meets your obligations as a seller or landlord.
The legal framework,
explained.
Official sourcesLégifrance · French public services
LEGISLATION · LÉGIFRANCE
French Environmental Code · Article L.125-5Read the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
What this means for youDefines what buyers and tenants must be told and the consequences if information is omitted.
GUIDANCE · FRENCH PUBLIC SERVICES
French public services · risk disclosure statementRead the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
What this means for youExplains the affected areas, required documents and when to provide the statement.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
FAQ
What you may want to know before the appointment
Can the owner fill in the statement?
Yes. Owners can prepare the statement using official information and take responsibility for it themselves. A certified assessor is optional for this document.
Why check again before signing?
An order, plan or statutory information may have changed since the first viewing.
Why do you need the exact address?
The information depends on the property's precise location. A town or postcode alone may not be enough. Have the full address and any cadastral references ready.
What if my statement is out of date?
Send the date of the statement and the date you expect to sell or let. Check what information must be provided for your property and timetable.
Does this involve a building inspection?
No. The statement is based on public information and the property's location.
Unsure about
your property?
If a report is difficult to follow, give us a call and we'll talk it through.
06 80 35 31 84