End of Tenancy Check List
END OF TENANCY CHECK LIST
Clean the Property
Remove All Personal Items
Final Inspection Preparation
Documentation
Utility Accounts
Tenancy Deposit
Notify Relevant Authorities
Cleaning the Property Visit
- General Cleaning:
- Vacuum and mop all floors.
- Wipe down walls, skirting boards, and light switches.
- Dust and clean all surfaces, including shelves and cupboards.
- Clean windows, sills, and blinds.
- Empty and clean all bins.
- Dust tops of doors
- Clean skirting boards
- Kitchen:
- Clean all appliances (oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher).
- Defrost and clean the refrigerator and freezer.
- Wipe down worktops, splashbacks, and cupboards.
- Clean sink, taps, and remove any limescale.
- Bathrooms:
- Clean and disinfect toilet, sink, and bathtub/shower.
- Wipe down mirrors and any glass surfaces.
- Clean and empty bathroom cupboards.
- Bedrooms & Living Areas:
- Remove all personal belongings.
- Dust and clean light fittings and ceiling fans.
- Ensure carpets are cleaned or vacuumed.
- General Cleaning:
Remove All Personal Items:
- Ensure all personal belongings are removed from the property, including the garage, loft, basement, and outdoor areas.
- Dispose of any waste or unwanted items appropriately according to local council regulations.
Final Inspection Preparation:
- Inventory:
- Compare the current state of the property with the move-in inventory, as required under the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) agreement.
- Keys and permits:
- Gather all sets of keys (including those for the mailbox, garage, and any additional copies).
- Return any parking permits with the keys
- Return all keys to the office
- Security Devices:
- Return any security fobs or access cards.
Documentation
- Photographs:
- Take detailed photographs of the property after cleaning and repairs as evidence of the condition upon move-out.
- Focus on areas where damage was repaired or where significant cleaning was done.
- Leaving forms:
- Complete the forms provided with the email you got confirming your notice, this includes details of your forwarding address and final meter readings.
Utility Accounts
- Final Readings:
- Arrange for final meter readings for utilities such as gas, and electricity. Notify the utility providers of your move-out date and provide them with your final readings.
- Bill Settlement:
- Ensure all utility bills are settled to the move-out date.
- Service Cancellation/Transfer:
- Cancel or transfer any ongoing utility services to your new address.
Tenancy Deposit
Once we have received your end of tenancy checkout report we will determine if there are any claims to be made e.g cleaning/damages.
We aim to send your End of Tenancy Statement within 30 days of your tenancy end date. This will detail any claims that may be needed.
At this stage you can discuss any claims with your Property Manager.
If you are disagreement with any claims and an agreement cannot be made with the owner then your Property Manager will submit the claim to the scheme holding your deposit. The lead tenant will then be contacted to submit your decision. If disputed the claim will be reviewed by an independent adjudication service who will make the final decision on whether the claim can be awarded.
The lead tenant can start the deposit return process at any point after the tenancy end date via the deposit scheme directly, this gives us 30 working days to respond to your request.
