Your new tenants will be setting expectations about how you want your property to look when they move in. A thorough cleaning at the end of the tenancy will give your tenants the best impression.
What is involved in a clean end to tenancy?
An end-of-tenancy clean is a deep cleaning of the rental property before the next tenant moves into it. This is especially important given Covid-19’s shadow and people’s increased concern about their health.
A deep clean is not just about how clean a place looks, but also how thoroughly it has been cleaned. Deep cleaning ensures that dirt, hair and grease are removed from the property. This includes ovens, white goods and soft furnishings.
Why not have your end of tenancy clean.
You as a landlord/agent should expect tenants to maintain the property to its original condition when they moved in. Tenants who are good tenants will try to maintain this standard to avoid losing their deposit. However, even with all of their best intentions, tenants may not be capable of meeting the professional standards you expect for your next tenants.
Although setting the right standard is the main reason for end-of-tenancy cleaning London there are other effects.
- To increase your rental success, make your property attractive to potential tenants.
- By maintaining high standards of cleanliness, letting agents can assure landlords that their property has been well maintained.
- To reduce the time between tenancies, professional end-of-tenancy cleanings can be performed quickly.
- Cleaning professionals are skilled at managing an inventory and meeting the necessary standards.
- A well-maintained property is more likely to generate the desired rental income.
How to set the bar for your end of tenancy cleaning
Deposit disputes between tenants and landlords are often caused by poor property cleanliness. However, these problems can be easily avoided. Instead of relying on different interpretations of cleanliness, the check-in/check-out inventories can help to define expectations. Once they have been established, the end-of-tenancy clean is an important tool for preparing for the end and performing pre-tenancy checks.
The check-in inventories and cleaning lists provide clear information against which tenants, landlords, agents, and others can evaluate. It is easy for everyone to see differences in cleanliness by adding photos to any written comments. This reduces the chance of disputes and makes it easier to deduct money form the deposit to clean areas where there is good cause. It also avoids third-party arbitration which can save time and money.
You want to be a landlord or agent with a good reputation. Maintaining a clean environment for tenants is a great way to achieve that, while also ensuring your investment in property. Home Care Cleaning is a professional cleaning service that offers thorough and fast service at affordable prices.
