Start with the records for your property
Review the lease, entry condition report and written handover instructions that apply to your tenancy. Make a room list and note access, keys, utilities and the date the property will be empty.
Work through accessible rooms
List kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, bedrooms, living areas and floors. Add appliances, cupboard interiors, windows or carpet only where requested and confirmed in the cleaning scope.
Separate cleaning from repairs and condition
Cleaning can address agreed, accessible surfaces; it does not repair damage, restore worn finishes, treat pests or mould, or determine responsibility for a tenancy issue. Record maintenance concerns separately and contact the property manager or a relevant specialist.
Keep the booking and handover notes
Retain the quote, confirmed inclusions, access arrangements and any relevant photos. Local tenancy requirements and bond decisions depend on the applicable documents and official process, not on a cleaner's promise.
