Why a checklist helps
A final inspection compares the property with how it was when you moved in. A checklist helps you clean to that standard and keep proof that you did.
Bond rules, inspection rights and what counts as reasonable wear and tear differ by state and territory. Check your state's rules with your state residential tenancy or fair trading authority, and read your lease.
How to use this checklist
Start with the first phase while you still have time to ask questions. Tick items as you go. If you are hiring a cleaner, use the second phase as your list of questions. The house cleaning cost guide explains what changes the price.
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Do I have to use a professional cleaner?
Not usually, but your lease or your state's rules may require certain services, such as carpet cleaning. Check your lease and your state tenancy authority's website.
What if the agent says it is not clean enough?
Ask for the list of items in writing and compare it with your entry report and your photos. Your state tenancy authority can explain how bond disputes work.
What should a cleaner's quote include?
It should list the rooms, the tasks such as oven, windows and carpets, and whether a re-clean is offered if the agent finds missed items. Compare quotes like for like.
Is normal wear and tear my responsibility?
Generally the difference between wear and damage matters, but what counts depends on your state. Check your state tenancy authority's guidance.