Who pays for cleaning when a tenant moves out?

Tenants must leave the property in the same condition as when the tenant moves out or in, less fair wear and tear. Check your entry condition report of the property (photos/video) to show the property’s state when you moved in. Obtain a copy from your property manager or owner.

Pre-existing damage or poor state isn’t the tenant’s responsibility. Fair wear and tear must be allowed, but not dirt, grime, grease, or tenant-caused damage.

Tenant can hire a professional cleaning service or do it themselves. Hire a trustworthy professional cleaner or repairman. Make sure you’re happy with the finished job. To avoid missing anything, clean room by room of the rental property is a good idea.

Why Move out clean?

For Tenants in Victoria and NSW, the Department of Fair Trading doesn’t track cleaning-related or other bond claims.

In the instance of a bond disagreement or if the bond is claimed without landlord and tenant permission. Rental Bonds hold the money for 14 days, during which both parties can lodge a claim with the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

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As per the Tenants Union of NSW, many real estate agents’ bond requests failed at the rental tribunal because the agency or landlord asked for too much.

Many renters, anxious about their rental references, accepted a partial bond claim outside of the formal bond rather than contest the property manager’s judgement.

Why employ Vacate cleaners?

Vacate or Bond cleaning is a lot of labour. It’s not just dusting and vacuuming.

You’ll want to get your bond returned (typically a month’s rent), prevent black marks on national tenant databases, and leave the place in excellent shape for the next renters.

You may also be busy packing, transferring utilities, and telling folks your new address.

End-of-lease checklist

Give your landlord written notice if you’re leaving and request a final inspection to be conducted.

Plan to move out at the conclusion of your lease term. Breaking your lease early may cost you.

Make sure your landlord knows if you’re going but others are remaining. Consider removing your name from the agreement and bond.

Pay your rent on time.

Clean the house and gardens. Repair property damage as per the condition of the property.

Compare the property’s condition to the original inspection document. Sign and retain the completed condition report copy. This is how you depart the property.

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You’ll be charged to remove any trash or undesired things. Local councils can help you dispose of unwanted stuff.

Notify your energy providers and arrange final metre readings.

Return all keys and copies supplied at lease’s commencement.

Change your address and forward mail. Notify Housing SA of your address change if you have a bond guarantee.

Give your landlord your forwarding address. CBS needs your forwarding address.

Reference your landlord. A reference might help you find housing.

Claim your bail from your landlord.

End-lease cleaning cost?

Bond clean charges depend on your location, property size, and cleaning needs.

You could pay:

$150 for a tiny one-bedroom apartment with no carpet cleaning. This adds $40-$50.

$210 for 2 bedroom move out cleaning, $250 including carpet steam cleaning.

$290 for a three-bedroom house with carpet cleaning.

$340 for 4 bedrooms, $390 with carpet cleaning.

Move-out cleaning cost?

Moving out cleaning services in Australia charge $20 to $50 per hour or $200 to $1000 for larger homes.

Prices vary based on the services needed, the size of your property, and the amount of work. See below for average cleaning task pricing.

Vacate cleaning cost $200 for a modest house to $1000+ for bigger five/six bedroom properties.

Carpet steam cleaning costs $45 for a room or $2.50 per sqm, depending on the number of rooms.

Window cleaning: $225 or $30-45 per hour, depending on size, access, and filth.

To receive more accurate prices, request at least three local cleaning quotations from move out cleaning services near you.