Compare the entry and current condition
Review the entry condition report and document current damage, wear and maintenance concerns with clear photos. Notify the property manager about repairs or faults rather than treating them as cleaning tasks.
Check cleaning areas against written instructions
Review kitchens, bathrooms, floors, cupboards, appliances, reachable windows and any outdoor areas mentioned in the tenancy records. Confirm carpets, blinds, pest treatment and other specialist work separately. A generic checklist may not match every tenancy.
Prepare access and records
Remove belongings and ordinary rubbish, arrange keys and access, coordinate trades and retain invoices or communications. Ask the property manager about unclear instructions before the appointment.
Understand the limits of cleaning
A cleaner can complete the agreed task list but cannot determine fair wear, repair damage, interpret tenancy law or guarantee a bond outcome. Check current official tenancy guidance for your state or territory or seek appropriate advice.
