Termite Diagnosis

Termite status is a diagnosis that provides information on the presence or absence of xylophagous insects (termites in particular) in a dwelling. These insects can generate damage by degrading the wood and derivatives used in construction. They can even cause it to collapse.

The seller must take the initiative to have this diagnosis carried out by a professional.

This diagnosis must be integrated within the Technical Diagnostic Folder (DDT) which must be annexed to the promise to sell or, failing that, to the deed of sale.

The report on the presence of termites given to the future purchaser must be made for

• individual houses
• and private parties of condominium batches public buildings.

The dwellings concerned are those located in the areas declared by a prefectural decree as being infested by termites or likely to be so in the short term.

To find out if your accommodation is located in an area that has been the subject of a prefectural order, it is recommended to consult:

• prefecture,
• the town hall
• or the website of your department.

The condition of termites must be performed by a professional diagnoser meeting certain criteria, including certification.

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The condition of termite presence performed by the diagnoser shall indicate:

• the property concerned,
• the parts visited,
• and the elements infested (or have been infested) by the presence of termites.

In case of termites, measures must be taken to eradicate them.

It is not certain that anti-termite treatments will eradicate termites permanently, so it may be necessary to renew the treatments if they reappear. The presence of termites does not prevent the sale, but the prospective purchaser must be aware of them before buying.

The status of termites has a validity period of 6 months.

If, at the time of signature of the promise of sale or the deed of sale, the age of diagnosis exceeds 6 months, it will have to be done again.