Moving home soon? Congrats then! You are making a change and changes are always for good! There is one thing left to do before giving up your last residence. No, I don’t mean digging out the dead body from your backyard. What I’m talking about is getting those much needed bond money back from your landlord!

Usually, the main reason for not receiving the lease guarantee money is a bad condition of the property, damaged carpeting or broken furniture/appliances. To ensure a successful final inspection, you have to look at the property condition seriously and make sure it is clean and tidy. Remember, you don’t need to leave it sparkling clean, but just as much as described in the entry report.
Usually people have doubts whether to hire lease cleaners to bring the house to a decent and spotlessly clean condition, or to do all the work on their own.

The pros of hiring professional cleaners:

  • They will give you a tax receipt - your landlord might want a proof that the property has been professionally cleaned
  • They work smarter, because they know what landlords are seeking for and make sure to deliver on this
  • They give guarantees - if your landlord is unsatisfied and refuses to pay you back, the cleaners will visit you again and re-clean the areas which he is unhappy with
  • They are quick and efficient, giving you free time to arrange the moving rather than scrubbing and mopping around.

If you choose to clean the entire dwelling by yourself, keep in mind that the carpets are on focus during inspections, and of yours have stains or damages, you will probably have to contact carpet cleaners or hire a steam cleaner from the local supermarket.

Professional bond cleaners charge a lot, and if you are on budget, make sure to have a plan and a checklist of all the chores and areas which have to be cleaned in order to avoid missing a spot. Here is a very good, comprehensive bond clean checklist to follow. It is a very long list of tasks, I know, but the lease money are worth the effort I guess.

One final advice, a spotlessly clean housing is not the only thing you have to do in return for the bond guarantee. You have to strictly follow the rules set in the lease agreement by your landlord. If he wants his property free of tobacco odor or pet hair, reconcile yourself to it and give the cat to a shelter or a relative. Smoke only outside of the house. As long as he is happy, you will be getting the money back for sure!

Author's Bio: 

Paula works as a marketing specialist for Ray's Cleaners Brisbane @ http://www.rayscleanersbrisbane.com.au/ . She prefers to spend her free time outdoors, reading and exploring new destinations. Jogging and yoga keep her fit.