Final Inspection Guide to Tenant

To avoid cleaning charges and unnecessary deductions from your bond, it would be in your best interests to ensure that the following items are attended to before returning the keys/vacating the property.

• The oven and griller is to be cleaned. Drip trays to be cleaned of all grease
• Range-hood to be cleaned, including the filters (where applicable)
• All cupboards to be cleaned inside and out (don’t forget the tops of the cupboards!)
• Sink taps and disposal unit (if applicable) to be cleaned and polished
• 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 (If applicable)
• Refrigerator to be defrosted and all surfaces to be cleaned, including shelves, crisper drawers and cavity, switch appliance off at wall and leave door ajar (if applicable)

•  All exhaust fans throughout the property to be cleaned
• Air vents to be dusted
• Venetians to be washed thoroughly (if applicable) Flyscreens to be removed carefully and hosed or brushed to remove dirt/dust (if applicable). Please ensure they are not damaged windows and windowsills to be cleaned thoroughly including tracks.
• Doors and door frames to be left clean and undamaged
• Marks to be removed from walls with sugar soap
• Cobwebs to be removed from ceiling cornices and walls
• All light fittings to be cleaned and free from insects
• All floors and skirting boards to be washed
• All ceiling fans throughout to be free from dust (if applicable)
• Clean all mirrors throughout including wardrobe-door mirrors (if applicable)
• Drapes to be washed or dry-cleaned according to fabric
• All vertical strings to be attached and secure
• All items on inventory to be accounted for (if applicable)
• Built in robes are to be cleaned inside and out
• Linen press to be cleaned inside and out

• Lawns to be mowed and edges trimmed within two (2) days of vacating (if applicable)
• (DO NOT dump grass clippings or tree off-cuts in garden beds or behind sheds)
• Flower beds and pebble areas to be weeded (if applicable)
• No rubbish to be left in the gardens or around the property (if applicable)
• All garbage bins to be emptied and washed clean
• Driveways, carports, garages and any concrete areas to be free from oil and grease stains
• Garage-floor area 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 be at the correct pH factor (if applicable)
• Pool equipment to be in accordance with in-going inventory and for security reasons must be stored in the garage at the time of vacating (if applicable)

• 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 clean and free from debris
• Mirrors to be wiped over
• All drawers and cupboards to be cleaned
• Toilet to be cleaned thoroughly, including bowl, seat and cistern

• Washing machine and clothes-dryer filter to be cleaned out
• Clean under laundry tub and clean plughole
• Cupboards to be cleaned thoroughly inside and out

• If pets have been kept on the premises, then you must have the property professionally pest controlled for fleas inside and out and a receipt produced to our office.

• Carpets are to be professionally cleaned if soiled or marked and a carpet receipt produced to our office with the return of the keys. Please note: If you choose not to use our office’s recommended carpet cleaner you could be liable to have the carpets re-cleaned should they not meet our standard of cleanliness.

• Damage that occurs due to the tenant’s neglect will be rectified at the tenant’s cost.

• DISCONNECT THE POWER/ELECTRICITY
• DISCONNECT THE TELEPHONE
• REDIRECT MAIL ADDRESS