In an ideal world, as a landlord, you wouldn’t have to clean your property at the end of the tenancy because your tenant has left it spotless. But as we all know, knocks, scrapes, and stains happen accidentally and are usually unavoidable, so this isn’t a scenario many will have experienced.
But fret not. Here at Assertio Cleaning Services, we know a thing or two about end-of-tenancy cleaning. We have put together this straightforward guide to help you understand your responsibilities and the best solutions to common pain points. For more helpful guides like this, visit our blog.
Who Is Responsible for Cleaning the Property?
Generally, it will fall on the tenant to clean the property at the end of their agreement and return it to the standard it was when they moved in. It is somewhat of a universal rule that the tenant will clean the property unless stated otherwise. The issue this brings into play is that everyone has different standards of ‘clean’ as well as what constitutes wear and tear.
Wear and tear is part and parcel of living in a property, it is somewhat unavoidable, so it is important to remember that it isn’t a big deal and most of the time can be fixed quickly and easily. It’s also essential that you can decipher between ‘unclean’ and ‘wear & tear’. Faded curtains, peeling and chipped paintwork, small scuff marks, and worn carpets are all things that would be considered fair wear and tear.
One of the best ways to avoid any difficult conversations is to ensure a check-in inventory list is completed when they move in to ensure the standard it is restored to is the same one they moved into.
Clean it Yourself vs Hiring Contract Cleaners
The chances are, your property will need sprucing up after your previous tenant has left. This is because in order to make your property as appealing as possible to the best potential tenants, it needs to be properly cleaned. There are two routes you can take to clean it; either clean the property yourself or outsource the work to professional contract cleaners. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so make sure you’ve done your research before deciding what to do.
Clean your Rental Property Yourself
There are many reasons you might choose to clean your rental property yourself. The main reason is usually cost. When you’re trying to maximise your profits, you would rather put in the time and effort to avoid paying for an external service. While this is true, many underestimate how long it can take to thoroughly clean a property. If you have multiple properties, you might find yourself spending all your time cleaning.
Another reason you might choose to clean your rental property yourself is that you don’t think it requires that much effort to polish off. If your tenant has done an excellent job cleaning, or they’ve hired a cleaning service of their own back, then you may only need to dust a few surfaces.
Hiring Contract Cleaners at the End of Tenancy
There are many advantages to hiring contract cleaning professionals to service your property at the end of a tenancy agreement. As professionals, they are used to delivering outstanding results on a consistent basis, so you can be sure it will be looking its best when it comes to your next viewing.
It also tends to be the most cost-effective and time-effective solution for a lot of landlords, especially if you have multiple properties. The cleaning contractors will handle the cost of cleaning equipment and chemicals, along with the organising of multiple cleaners’ time to suit your schedule. This takes away all the stress and hassle that comes with getting a property reading for viewing.
Enlist the End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Experts
Have you got a property that requires cleaning before it goes back on the market? Get in touch with us here at Assertio Cleaning Services, our team of cleaning experts has several years of experience delivering outstanding results to landlords across London and the surrounding counties. To find out more, just give us a call.
