Listed below are some of the items that need to be attended to before the tenants move in or vacate the property:-

Kitchen

• The oven and griller is to be cleaned, drip trays to be cleaned of all grease
• Range hood to be cleaned including filters
• All cupboards, shelves, drawers and benches to be cleaned inside and out (don't forget the tops of the cupboards)
• Sink taps and disposal unit to be cleaned
• Walls and tiled areas to be free from grease
• All benches and floors to be cleaned and free from grease
• The dishwasher is to be left clean, wipe over internal door and remove debris from bottom drainer
• Any appliances should be cleaned, switched off at the wall and doors left ajar

 General - All Rooms

• All exhaust fans throughout property to be cleaned, air vents dusted
• Venetians to be washed thoroughly
• Flyscreens to be removed carefully and hosed or brushed to remove dirt/dust (where possible)
• Windows, window tracks and sills to be cleaned thoroughly
• Doors and doorframes to be left clean and undamaged
• Marks to be removed from walls with sugar soap
• Cobwebs to be removed from ceilings cornices and walls
• All lightfittings to be cleaned and free from insects
• All floors and skirting boards to be washed
• All ceiling fans throughout to be free from dust
• Clean all mirrors throughout including wardrobe door mirrors
• Curtains to be washed or dry cleaned according to fabrics
• All vertical blinds strings to be attached and secure
• All items on inventory to be accounted for

Bathroom

• Shower recess to be scrubbed
• Grouting to be free of all soap residue or mildew
• Shower curtain (if applicable) to be washed and shower screen to be cleaned
• All plugholes are to be cleaned (soaps removed from holders)
• Mirrors to be wiped over
• All drawers and vanities to be cleaned
• Toilet to be cleaned thoroughly, including bowl, seat & cistern
• Ceiling mould should be removed

Laundry

• Dryer filter to be cleaned out
• Clean under laundry tub and clean plughole
• Cupboards to be cleaned thoroughly inside and out
• Exhaust vents to be clean and free of lint

Pest Control

If pets have been kept on the premises, then property should be professionally pest controlled and carpets professionally steam cleaned for fleas inside and out and a receipt produced to our office

Carpets

Carpets are to be professionally cleaned and a carpet receipt produced. Please note: If you choose not to use our offices' recommended carpet cleaner you could be liable to have the carpets re-cleaned should they not meet our standard of cleanliness.

Outside Areas

• Lawns to be mowed and edges trimmed (clippings not to be dumped in garden beds or behind sheds)
• Flower beds and gardens to be weeded
• No rubbish to be left in the gardens or around the property
• All garbage bins to be emptied and cleaned
• Driveways, carports, garages and any concrete areas to be free from oil or grease stains
• Garage floor to be swept and cobwebs removed
• Cobwebs to be removed from outside eaves, awning and ceilings (where applicable)
• Pool and spa to be cleaned, vacuumed and at the correct pH factor
• Pool equipment to be in accordance with ingoing condition report

 Damage

Damage that occurs due to the tenants neglect will be rectified at the tenants cost.

 Important Note

• Disconnect the power/electricity & gas
• Disconnect the telephone
• Redirect mail address

 Vacating Tenants - 3 Day Turn Around

At the time when a tenant is due to vacate there are many risks:

• The tenant leaves the property in a poor condition
• Work is required to the property to re-let, however, it is not discovered until the tenant vacates

Therefore it is essential that we have a period of at least 3 working days between tenancies, this allows us to arrange for any additional cleaning that may be required, carpet cleaning, minor repairs such as replacing smoke alarm batteries and light globes as well as allowing us sufficient time to complete our Comprehensive Ingoing Condition Report.

Hopefully that little bit of care and attention to detail at the commencement of the tenancy will guarantee that we never have to hear the words:-  "It's cleaner now than when I moved in!"