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How Clean Does a Rental Property Need to Be
- Published: Mar 03/2020
- Last update: Jun 15/2023
- 5min read
- Views: 380
If moving out of your rented place is on the cards any time soon, then you’re probably wondering how clean should your house be, so you can avoid any disputes over the security deposit. We understand, as this is on every tenant’s mind, who is about to relocate.
Well, then, you’ve come to the right place, because this post will present you with a detailed list of what the property owner will most likely expect from you before handing in the keys.
So, if you are:
then, read on! You’ll learn everything that there is to know.
But first things first, dear tenants. It makes sense if you dig out your tenancy agreement and read carefully your obligations, regarding the condition of the property before you move out. This is the best way to understand what is expected of you and how clean should your rental property be for the inspection.
Checking your rental agreement is a good starting point, as the document usually stipulates your cleaning responsibilities at the end of the tenancy. In the best-case scenario, you should have been provided with a move-in/move-out inventory list that details the condition of individual items and areas in each room of the property.
Even if the rental agency or your landlord did not provide you with a list, there should still be some kind of definition of what’s expected from you in the agreement when it comes to cleaning and property maintenance.
Since the law on tenant fees has changed, you are no longer obliged to pay for professional cleaning at the end of your tenancy. You should remember that neither the landlord nor the agent can demand of you to pay for the end of tenancy cleaning.
However, the property owner could have included a clause in the agreement, requiring of you as tenant to clean the property to professional standards. Therefore, you will be expected to achieve that in order to pass the inspection. If the landlord is not satisfied with the results, it is possible to have cleaning expenditures deducted from the security deposit.
That is certainly something that you wish to avoid, which is why it might be worth considering an experienced cleaner’s help. Trying to spare the cost of a professional end-of-tenancy cleaning may well prove more expensive for you if your landlord finds issues with the rental and decides to keep your deposit after all.
If you decide to take upon the end of tenancy cleaning yourself, after all, let’s make an exemplary list of cleaning chores to do including the areas that will be most likely checked during the inspection.
Let’s begin our mental walk around your rental property, crawl under the furniture, hover above your wardrobe, sneak behind the fridge and stick our heads inside the oven…
Now that you know how clean a rental property needs to be, be honest – would you prefer to do the end of tenancy cleaning yourself? Cleaning yourself with your security deposit at stake seems like a risky way to go and in-depth cleaning is certainly a time-consuming job.
On that note, Fantastic Services specialises in end of tenancy cleaning services, which are not hourly-based, so the job will be done to meet your landlord’s highest expectations.
The end of tenancy cleaning service includes a free re-clean within a 48-hour, should any cleaning issues occur. And that’s not all! The service comes with a free deep cleaning of your oven! And to really impress the property owner, you can book thorough carpet or upholstery cleaning at a discount, too. That way, you surely won’t have any issues acquiring your deposit back.
Fantastic Services has got everything covered.
Disclaimer: Every piece of information here is meant for informational and educational purposes only. So please, do not use this as a definitive legal basis. Fantastic Services encourages you to seek authority professional counsel before you decide to act upon what you have read. For more information, check our disclaimer.
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