How clean does my apartment need to be when I leave?

Leave the apartment reasonably clean & in a comparable condition to when you moved in, allowing for normal wear & tear.

Before returning the keys

• Clean kitchen surfaces, cupboards, the hob & supplied appliances.
• Clean the bathroom & accessible sanitaryware.
• Vacuum or clean the floors appropriately.
• Remove all rubbish & personal belongings.
• Wipe marks that can be cleaned without damage.
• Leave balconies & private outdoor spaces tidy.
• Keep landlord-owned furniture & inventory items in place.

We compare the final condition with the check-in inventory. Ordinary deterioration from normal use is expected, but excessive dirt or damage may require justified additional work.

You do not have to make older fixtures look new or pay for ordinary ageing.

We do not automatically require professional cleaning in England. Any charge must reflect a genuine loss & comply with the Tenant Fees Act. In Dublin, the RTB also requires allowance for normal wear & tear.

Take photographs before you leave.