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Should the property be cleaned by the tenant?
Fair wear and tear aside your tenant is required to return the property in the same condition
as they found it. As most agreements place an obligation on you as landlord to have had the
property professionally cleaned at commencement of the tenancy, your tenant isrequired to
do thesame at the end. Your tenant is not required to return the property cleaner than when
it was handed over.
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Assuming the property was cleaned prior to his arrival, your tenant should have it
cleaned when he vacates. If the property was not professionally cleaned then it
just needs to have been cleaned by the tenants themselves.

What about the garden?
Under the provisions of most agreements, your tenant will be responsible for ensuring that
the garden, patio, terrace and balcony (where applicable) are cleaned, tidied and left in
seasonal order.
What happens after the check-out has been prepared?
Upon receipt of the check-out, we prepare a schedule of damages noting what, in our
opinion, can reasonably be recovered from your tenant. Typical claims include deficiencies
in cleaning, missing itemsand deterioration in décor beyond fair wear and tear.
Wepassthe schedule of damages to you for your consideration. Onceyou are satisfied
With it, we pass a copy to the tenant for his comments and approval. If your tenant is in
agreement, funds can be released in line with your joint instructions.
Your prompt attention aslandlord in dealing with release of the deposit isessential under
the termsof HousingAct 2004( Tenancy Deposit Protection).
If you are planningto be away from home after the tenancy ends, please ensure you
provide your property manager with contact details as we are unable to proceed without
your instructions.

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We will preparea schedule of suggested charges against thedeposit for your
consideration.
Your prompt attention in reverting to us is important.
Please let us know if you will be away shortly after the tenancy ends.
For further information please refer to the section on deposit releases.

What if I need to spend money to get the property ready for re-marketing or a new
tenancy?
Awell presented property is essential for marketingpurposes. In a busy market anew
tenancy might well be agreed before a claim against your former tenan