Cleaning

• Have all carpets steam cleaned/dry cleaned (this will ensure future tenants will clean them prior to vacation)
• Windows need to be cleaned internally and externally
• Drapes need to be cleaned or washed according to fabric
• Thorough internal and external clean (i.e. cobwebs, window screens etc.)

Garden

• Prune back any over hanging trees
• Weed all garden beds
• Mow and edge lawns
• Remove garden refuse
• Clean out garden sheds/garage etc
• Ensure tennis courts are free from weeds and have been recently treated
• Ensure pools/spas are free of leaves and have been recently treated

Maintenance

• Do you have smoke detectors? (Legislation requires all tenanted properties must have smoke detectors)
• Check and replace all tap washers if required
• Clean out spouting
• Service heating/cooling systems and appliances
• Provide ducted vacuuming equipment
• Provide fire places, rug, screen and tools where required
• Replace globes where necessary
• Are chimneys fire proof, have they been swept?
• Provide instruction manuals for all appliances

Disconnect Services

• Telephone
• Water reading
• Gas reading
• Disconnect power
• Alarm monitoring – ensure you cancel or transfer tenant details
• Advise pool, garden and tennis court maintenance people of our details or cancel services if no longer required

Note:  Check with your Property Manager first as power should be left on for swimming pools, alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems and remote control gates

Insurance Cover

• Is your building insurance current?
• Do you have Landlord Protection Insurance? This can include cover for carpets, curtains, malicious damage, loss of rent and additional legal liability (Brochure enclosed)

Neesh suggests that each tenant takes out their own contents insurance

Locks/Keys

• Ensure a full set of keys has been handed to our company including keys for window locks, garage and garden sheds, letterbox along with remote controls and alarm codes (if applicable)
• A spare set of keys will allow for easy access for routine inspections or maintenance

Note: Section 10 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 requires that a landlord must provide locks to all external doors and windows of the rental premises. As the jurisdiction of the Residential Tenancies Tribunal has been increased to $9,999, we strongly suggest installation of window locks and deadlocks to prevent any claim from the tenant under this section

Congratulations, you can now look forward to receiving your property in excellent condition at the expiration of the tenancy. The tenant’s expectations will be met and we can look forward to a smooth and harmonious relationship for all concerned.