Re: How picky are you for SD? - Landlord Forum thread 361545

Re: How picky are you for SD? by Robert on September 8, 2021 @19:21

Yeah, after 10 years it would be hard to charge for much, other than actual broken items.

BTW I have a detailed cleaning list that is part of the lease. It specifies everything that should be cleaned on move out. I also have a property check in sheet. When tenant says they are moving I send them the cleaning list again. I usually get pretty good compliance, though I have not had 10 yr tenants.
I did have a 3 yr just move out and charged them for broken items and a small amount of cleaning.

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Re: How picky are you for SD? by Bette on September 8, 2021 @20:19	[ Reply ]

I use a property check list when moving in. I should have sent the list when they were going to leave (even though they have a copy). I sent a general letter abt cleaning carpet, replace light bulbs, etc (I'd used with another rental - 5 yr tenant, no pets & no problems.) The back door lock doesn't work - probably won't charge her for that - keys fit, but don't do anything. There are no batteries in any of the smoke/carbon items. She did clean the carpets & curtains. The stove is filthy & kitchen floor sticky & insides of cupboards inside ech. The top of the cupboard on a enclosed porch looks like they ripped of the top cover? The toilet (second) upstairs not really used by them much - looks like it's scratched up - I've not tried to clean yet as I need to take pics. I felt the walls should have at least been "dusted" down, stove cleaned & general cleaning. I think sending a more detailed "cleaning" list might have helped .