Landlord End of Tenancy Checklist

1. Check-Out Inspection

Start with a thorough inspection against the original inventory. Photograph everything, note the condition of each room, and separate genuine damage from fair wear and tear. This record supports any deposit deductions and gives you a clear task list.

• Compare each room and item against the check-in inventory.
• Test appliances, heating, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
• Check for damp, leaks and any signs of unreported damage.
• Read and record meters.

2. Cleaning

Even conscientious tenants rarely leave a property to a fresh re-let standard. A professional end of tenancy clean resets the home to move-in condition and photographs well for listings. Common additions are oven cleaning and carpet cleaning, which make the biggest visible difference to prospective tenants.

3. Repairs and Redecoration

Address the small jobs that put tenants off viewings: scuffed walls, sticking doors, dripping taps, loose fittings and tired paintwork. A quick refresh between tenancies usually pays for itself in faster re-letting.

• General repairs, flat-pack, fixtures and odd jobs via our handyman services.
• Fresh paintwork and touch-ups through our painting and decorating service.
• Replace worn seals, silicone and grout in kitchens and bathrooms.

4. Keys, Locks and Security

Account for every key issued and consider changing or re-keying locks between tenancies for peace of mind — you can rarely be certain how many copies existed. Our lock repairs and replacements cover swapping barrels, fitting new locks and dealing with faulty mechanisms so the next tenant starts with secure, working locks.

5. Void Property Turnaround

While the property is empty, it is the ideal moment to bundle everything together and minimise the void. Our void property service handles empty homes end to end, and our landlord maintenance and estate agent maintenance services give you a single point of contact for cleaning, repairs and turnarounds across your portfolio.

Why Turnaround Speed Matters

Every day a property sits empty is a day without rent, while the mortgage, insurance and standing charges keep running. That is why the most effective landlords treat the void as a project to be managed rather than a gap to be endured. The two things that slow a turnaround most are waiting on separate trades to become available and discovering issues late, after a clean or redecoration is already booked. Both are avoidable with a single co-ordinated visit: inspect, list the work, sequence repairs before cleaning, and hand back a finished property in one pass. Booking cleaning, repairs and lock changes through one team removes the scheduling gaps that stretch a void from days into weeks.

Keep Records for Every Turnaround

Good documentation protects you at both ends of a tenancy. Dated photographs of the property in its cleaned, repaired state form the basis of your next check-in inventory, and they support any deposit deductions from the outgoing tenant should a dispute arise. Keep receipts and notes of the work carried out, and update your inventory to reflect any new fittings or redecoration. This small amount of admin makes each future check-out far easier to resolve fairly.

6. Ready to Re-Let

Before marketing, do a final walk-through: confirm the clean, check every repair is complete, test alarms, and make sure the property photographs well. A property that is clean, safe and freshly presented lets faster and at a better rent — and cleaning is one of the most common causes of deposit disputes, so a fresh start also reduces friction at the next check-out.