End-of-Lease Cleaning Checklist: Scope to Confirm | Dirt2Tidy

Prepare an End-of-Lease Cleaning Checklist for Your Property

By Dirt2Tidy Editorial Team

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An end-of-lease checklist is most useful when it reflects the property, the written instructions and the cleaning tasks actually requested. This page gives no bond-loss statistic, legal obligation or guarantee; use it to prepare a scope discussion and keep tenancy questions separate.

Note the property type, rooms, condition, furniture, access, key arrangements and intended handover date. Keep any agent checklist and condition records available so questions can be compared with the actual documents.

Work through the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas and identify the tasks you want quoted. Record carpets, appliances, windows, balconies or other extras separately; do not assume all items are included in a standard booking.

A cleaner wipes a kitchen counter during an end-of-lease clean

Repairs, pest treatment, rubbish removal, restoration and damage are different scopes. Note any concern that may need another provider or property manager and ask who is responsible before a cleaner is booked.

Ask the provider to list inclusions, exclusions, optional tasks, access needs and applicable re-clean support in writing. Cleaning cannot guarantee an inspection decision or bond refund; check tenancy duties with current official local guidance.