Advantageous TENANT Tips FOR CHECKOUT

December 17, 2009
By system

The following article offers suggestion and tips to tenants who have come to the end of their tenancy agreement. With the introduction of the tenancy deposit scheme is essential the property is in the exact condition as when you moved in, even if this means replacing a light bulb! These hints should assist with a smooth and efficient Check Out at the end of your tenancy, thus ensuring a tiniest delay in returning your security deposit.

TENANCY CLEANING – This should be comprehensive. Main areas of concern are: Bathrooms, Kitchens (including kitchen appliances, units, shelves, ovens, cooker hoods and refrigerators) windows, hard floors, woodwork, wardrobes and drawer units.
If the standard of tenancy cleaning is not satisfactory most Agents or Landlords will employ a contract cleaner and the charges will be added to the dilapidations report.

CARPETS/CURTAINS – Carpets and curtains should be professionally cleaned. You will be charged to clean any staining or compensatory outlay towards any further damages such as cigarette burns. If a carpet is marked or damaged, you may be charged for part or all of the replacement outlay.

CROCKERY, CUTLERY AND UTENSILS – These items will be examined for soiling, chips, burn marks, loose handles or suchlike. If impairment has occurred beyond fair wear and tear, payment or replacement expenditure will be added to the dilapidation report.

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER – To be left defrosted, clean and switched off.

DECORATIONS – It is acknowledged that during normal day to day living a few finger marks will appear on the walls. However if found to be excessive, charges will be added to the dilapidation report. Examples: Hooks and nails driven into walls, excessive furniture rubbing, tears in wallpaper and extreme impairment to woodwork.

BEDS – Beds, mattresses and pillows will be examined for staining and impairment not previously recorded on the inventory. Charges will be made in the form of compensation or a percentage of the replacement expenditure. Linen should be left clean and pressed.

POLISHED FURNITURE – This will be examined for scratches, ring marks, soiling and impairment to joints. Repair and re-polishing outlay are particularly high therefore you are requested to take steps to protect polished furniture.

INVENTORY ITEMS – It is the tenant’s job to ensure all inventory items are returned to their original place at the end of the tenancy.

GARDEN – If the owner has not employed a gardener at the property, you will be required to cut the lawn, weed beds and generally maintain the garden.

CHIMNEYS – To be swept during the last month of tenancy (where appropriate).

KEYS – All keys listed on the inventory should be kept safely and handed back at the end of the tenancy. You will be charged for any replacement keys.

If you follow these simple hints and advice, apply common sense then all should be fine and you will receive your rental deposit.

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