Understand Your Lease Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before\u2002you clean or pack, take time to read through your tenancy agreement and your initial entry condition report. This paperwork\u2002is the core final inspection. Property managers tend to assess the current condition of the property, rather than testing it on its own merit, quoting\u2002it against the original condition of the property. Please\u2002also note any instructions on cleaning, on carpets, outdoors and on repairs.\u00a0 If\u2002the lease specifies professional services for any areas, get these organised early rather than waiting until the last days. Some bond claims\u2002are made because tenants just think they clean as usual is enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Start Preparing Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA successful move-out\u2002has never been a one-day process. It is best if you set aside at least two whole weeks to plan your move out day from your rental property. Dropping everything at the last minute will cause a lot of panic, so planning early will give you enough time to decide what repairs need to be carried out, to organise cleaning appointments, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proper schedule can make the bond back drama appear as something you can handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTime Before Move<\/strong><\/td>Recommended Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>14 Days<\/td> Review lease requirements and schedule cleaning<\/td><\/tr> 10 Days<\/td> Complete minor maintenance<\/td><\/tr> 7 Days<\/td> Finish packing and decluttering<\/td><\/tr> 3 Days<\/td> Deep clean all rooms<\/td><\/tr> Final Day<\/td> Attend inspection and return keys<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen your tasks are distributed, you\u2019re unlikely to miss\u2002any details that can impact your return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Repair Small Issues Before Inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning is not the only\u2002assurance for full bond return. Agents also tend to look for damage\u2002that can be avoided, as opposed to wear and tear. Bits that have never seemed to you in the least worth getting worked up about because there has been furniture in the room can become so loud that they will even make your head ache without you even speaking after you have taken out the furniture. Walk casually through each room and check one by one all walls, doors, fixtures and windows. Fill\u2002in small holes as required and replace any items which you think the tenant should have replaced. Pre-inspection simple fixes will generally save on the\u2002back-end hassle. Take photos of your repairs in case you need to prove your case during the rental bond\u2002refunding process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deep Clean Every Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning is still one of the biggest causes\u2002for tenants to lose some of their bond money. Property managers tend to check areas that\u2002are often overlooked by tenants. Kitchens and bathrooms are given special attention\u2002as layers of grease, water marks and dirt are hidden away over the years. Clean\u2002as you go don\u2019t clean haphazardly. Remove all the domestic grease and grime from kitchen appliances, inside and out. You need to keep your bathroom surfaces\u2002clean of soap scum and mould. Bedrooms require\u2002the wardrobe to be freshly laundered and the skirting boards and surfaces are dust-free. Windows, switches and corners are houseproud favourites and regularly neglected. And be sure\u2002to check under beds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This part of the bond back procedure is influenced by the sense of following things closely, rather than\u2002the pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time Before Move<\/strong><\/td>| Recommended Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | 14 Days<\/td> | Review lease requirements and schedule cleaning<\/td><\/tr> | 10 Days<\/td> | Complete minor maintenance<\/td><\/tr> | 7 Days<\/td> | Finish packing and decluttering<\/td><\/tr> | 3 Days<\/td> | Deep clean all rooms<\/td><\/tr> | Final Day<\/td> | Attend inspection and return keys<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n | When your tasks are distributed, you\u2019re unlikely to miss\u2002any details that can impact your return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Repair Small Issues Before Inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCleaning is not the only\u2002assurance for full bond return. Agents also tend to look for damage\u2002that can be avoided, as opposed to wear and tear. Bits that have never seemed to you in the least worth getting worked up about because there has been furniture in the room can become so loud that they will even make your head ache without you even speaking after you have taken out the furniture. Walk casually through each room and check one by one all walls, doors, fixtures and windows. Fill\u2002in small holes as required and replace any items which you think the tenant should have replaced. Pre-inspection simple fixes will generally save on the\u2002back-end hassle. Take photos of your repairs in case you need to prove your case during the rental bond\u2002refunding process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Deep Clean Every Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCleaning is still one of the biggest causes\u2002for tenants to lose some of their bond money. Property managers tend to check areas that\u2002are often overlooked by tenants. Kitchens and bathrooms are given special attention\u2002as layers of grease, water marks and dirt are hidden away over the years. Clean\u2002as you go don\u2019t clean haphazardly. Remove all the domestic grease and grime from kitchen appliances, inside and out. You need to keep your bathroom surfaces\u2002clean of soap scum and mould. Bedrooms require\u2002the wardrobe to be freshly laundered and the skirting boards and surfaces are dust-free. Windows, switches and corners are houseproud favourites and regularly neglected. And be sure\u2002to check under beds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This part of the bond back procedure is influenced by the sense of following things closely, rather than\u2002the pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n |
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