Landlord Cleaning Checklist

Use the check-in and checkout records to identify condition and cleanliness. Note the difference between removable dirt, reasonable wear and repairs. Decisions about responsibility require evidence; do not treat every turnover task as a tenant charge.

Complete maintenance and decorating before the clean. Arrange furniture, appliance access and utilities, then agree the room list and any specialist treatment. Assign one contact for keys and scope questions.

Inspect the completed work and document the new starting condition. Record any unresolved issue honestly rather than describing the entire property as pristine. Store the inventory, photos and relevant invoices with the tenancy records.

Walk through in the same order as your checklist. Look inside cleared storage and check areas used during the move. Confirm that appliances are empty where required, rubbish has been removed and access is ready for the next appointment. A final review helps catch omissions while you still have time to address them.