Tips on carrying out a final inspection

Published: 16 March 2007.

Once you have signed the bond over to the tenant, it becomes very difficult to pursue the tenant for cleaning or items that you may have overlooked when carrying out the final inspection.

To be proactive and get the tenant working with you, send a final tenant cleaning guide. This will clearly highlight to the tenant your expectations and what you will be looking at when carrying out a final inspection.

Following is a guide only outlining some of the key areas that need to be checked when carrying out the final inspection.

Where possible, always encourage the owner to be present. It is a great opportunity for the owner to keep in touch of the properties condition.

GENERAL ? ALL ROOMS

Carpet cleaned
Pest control carried out (if applicable)
All exhaust fans throughout the property clean
Air vents dusted
Window coverings clean, including the backs
All vertical strings to be attached and secure (if applicable)
Flyscreens clean
Windows and windowsills clean
Doors and doorframes clean
Marks removed from the walls
Cobwebs removed from ceiling cornices & walls
All light fittings clean and free from insects
All floors and skirting boards clean
All ceiling fans throughout clean and free from dust
All mirrors throughout including wardrobe door mirrors clean
All items on inventory to be accounted for (if applicable)

KITCHEN

Oven and griller clean and drip trays free from grease
Range hood filters clean
All cupboards (inside & out & tops) clean
Sink taps and disposal unit (if applicable) clean and polished
Walls and tiled areas free from grease
All benches and floors clean and free from grease
Dishwasher clean including internal door and bottom drainer

BEDROOMS

Inside wardrobes and cupboards clean and free from holes

OUTSIDE AREAS

Lawns mowed (if applicable)
Flower beds and pebble areas free from weeds (if applicable)
No rubbish left in the gardens or around the property (if applicable)
All garbage bins emptied and washed clean
Driveways, carports, garages and any concrete areas free from oil and grease stains
Garage floor area swept and cobwebs removed
Cobwebs to be removed from outside eaves, awning & ceilings (where applicable)
Pool and spa cleaned, vacuumed and report supplied to highlight the correct pH factor (if applicable)

BATHROOM

Shower recess clean
Grouting free of all soap residue or mildew
Shower curtain (if applicable) washed and shower screen clean
All plugholes clean and free from debris
Mirrors clean
All drawers and cupboards cleanToilet to be cleaned thoroughly, including bowl, seat & cistern

LAUNDRY