Diagnosis of termites and other xylophagous insects

The termite condition is a diagnosis that provides information about whether xylophage insects (termites in particular) are present in a dwelling. These insects can cause damage by degrading wood and derivatives used in construction. They may even cause it to collapse.

The seller of the dwelling must have this diagnosis carried out by a professional.

This diagnosis must be integrated into the Technical Diagnostic Record (DDT). This file must be annexed to the promise of sale or the deed of sale.

The condition relating to the presence of termites given to the future purchaser must be carried out for individual houses and private parts of condominium batches multi-unit buildings.

The dwellings concerned are those located in the areas declared by a prefectural decree as being infested with termites or which may be infested in the short term.

To find out whether a dwelling is located in an area subject to a prefectural decree, it is possible to consult a mapping.

You can also contact the prefecture or the city hall (or consult their website).

The condition relating to the presence of termites must be carried out by a professional diagnoser meeting certain criteria, in particular of certification.

The seller can use a tool to search for a diagnoser:

Find a Certified Real Estate Diagnoser

The termite status performed by the diagnoser shall include the following:

• Property concerned
• Parties visited
• Elements infested (or having been infested) with termites

In the presence of termites, action must be taken to eradicate them.

Anti-termite treatments may not eradicate termites permanently, so it may be necessary to repeat the treatments if the termites reappear.

The presence of termites does not prevent the sale, but the future buyer must be aware of them before buying.

The termite status is valid for 6 months.

If, at the time of signing the promise to sell or the deed of sale, the length of time of diagnosis exceeds 6 months, it must be repeated.