Updating post from Reddit.
Hi all. I recently had the tenant checked out from the property and I have been provided with the inventory check out report by the lettings. Upon receipt of the checkout report and comparing to the check in report there were flaws which could even be wear and tear or something that the tenant needs doing prior to checkout which I do not have the clear understanding. Therefore could someone please be able to shed a light and I shall work accordingly and what needs repairing and update tenants. Below are the issues as per the checkout.
Cleaning required as per the checkout report.
Carpet cleaning required as per the checkout report
Gas meter balance £9.04
Electric meter balance £5.47
Hallway entrance having the light mark on the walls previously recorded as good clean condition.
Clock roam having light residue and debris on basin and toilet previously recorded as good clean condition. Marks on walls and doors and items to be removed.
Living room has light debris to the carpet previously in good clean condition. Markings on the wall and the door.
Kitchen has debris on oven, hob and kitchen unit previously recorded as professionally cleaned. Carbon deposit on the oven. CO alarm missing cover and items to be removed.
Stairs has cobweb in the ceiling and wall marks.
Upstairs bathroom has debris on the toilet, basin and bath previously recorded as good clean condition. Bath panel reported as cracked which was previously recorded as good clean condition.
Bedroom 3 has light debris to the carpet which was previously recorded as good clean condition. Light markings to the wall, door and ceilings.
Bedroom 3 ensuite has debris to the floor and shower floor. Residue to the toilet and cobwebs in the ceiling.
Appreciate if someone could assist me in this matter.
Many Thanks
Assuming utilities were not included in the rent & the checkout report was carried out on the last day of the tenancy, the tenants do owe you the meter balances.
The CO alarm and bath panel issues would be more of a maintenance issue. Those shouldn't result in deductions from the tenants deposit unless you can prove intentional or negligent damage (e.g the bath panel being less than a year old may support intentional or negligent damage...older bath panels, not so much)
For the other issues, additional information is needed:
-What was the length of the tenancy? Light marks on walls, doors etc after 1yr of a tenancy is usually fair wear and tear
-Does the check-in created at the start of the tenancy indicate the property, including the carpets, was professionally cleaned at the start?
-Does the tenancy agreement state that a professional clean is required at the end of the tenancy, or does it say a good domestic clean?
-Did the check-in report note any cleaning omissions (dust, debris, light stains etc) anywhere in the property at the start of the tenancy ?