Landlord's Guide to End of Tenancy Cleaning
Professional end of tenancy cleaning is one of the most important investments a landlord can make. Here's how to handle it, and what to look for.
Setting cleaning expectations upfront
The clearest way to manage end of tenancy cleaning is to set expectations from the start. Include detailed cleaning requirements in the tenancy agreement, provide an inventory with a schedule of condition at the start of the tenancy, and take dated photographs of every room. This creates the baseline against which the end condition will be measured.
Your legal obligations on deposit deductions
Under the Tenant Fees Act and deposit protection regulations, landlords can only deduct the cost of returning the property to its original condition. They cannot charge for betterment (making something better than it was at the start of the tenancy). Any cleaning deductions must be reasonable and evidence based. Professional invoices from a cleaning company are the strongest supporting evidence.
Should you require professional cleaning?
Many landlords now require professional end of tenancy cleaning as a tenancy condition. This is legal, though the tenant cannot be required to use a specific company. The advantage is consistency: professional cleaning produces a reliable, documented result that makes deposit negotiations straightforward.
Why use Simply Sorted?
We understand exactly what letting agents look for. Our end of tenancy cleans are thorough, methodical, and designed specifically to meet the standards applied at check out inspections. We provide written documentation of work completed, which is useful for deposit adjudication if needed. We also work quickly to minimise void periods.
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