Who Is Responsible for Cleaning at the End of a Tenancy?

Read the agreement alongside the entry condition report and any written handover instructions. Compare the property's current condition with its recorded starting condition, noting ordinary soil, fair wear and tear, damage, missing items and maintenance separately.

Requirements can vary between properties and jurisdictions, so a cleaner should not be treated as the source of legal advice.

A cleaning booking can address suitable dirt and residue on the agreed rooms and surfaces. It does not repair a leak, replace a fitting, restore a worn finish, remove a pest source or decide who is responsible for damage. Photograph concerns and report repairs through the agreed agent or landlord process before arranging work.

List kitchens, bathrooms, floors, cupboards, appliances, windows, carpets, furniture and outdoor areas that need attention. Confirm access, keys, parking, utilities, pets, furniture movement and inspection timing. Specialist carpet, upholstery, oven, window or waste work should be listed separately rather than assumed to be included.

Remove belongings and ordinary rubbish, clear appliances and allow enough time for cleaning and drying before the inspection. Keep the quote and receipt with your tenancy records. Dirt2Tidy can discuss an end-of-lease cleaning scope, but no booking guarantees a bond outcome or inspection decision.