Vacating Your Rental Property

For information regarding vacating notice periods, please click the following Office of Fair Trading link:

All venetian/vertical blinds to be clean and put back in place if removed throughout the tenancy
Curtains to be washed /cleaned & rehung
All windows, sills, tracks & doors to be cleaned inside and out
All window screens and screen doors to be cleaned/wiped down
Ensure there are no holes or damage to flyscreens
Carpets are to be professionally cleaned by a professional cleaning company
Thoroughly vacuum and mop all non-carpeted areas. No residue to be left behind
All light fittings must be working - replace with new globes if necessary
Walls & ceilings are to be washed to remove any dirt marks, fingerprints, cobwebs and scuff marks
Skirting boards, power points and light switches should be clean and free of dust
Light fittings to be cleaned and washed - all bugs removed TIP: if accessible use a hairdryer to clean out bugs
All shelving to be wiped down and free of dust and all marks removed
All air conditioning units to be wiped down and filters washed and dried
All personal items to be removed from the property
No extra nails or holes in walls, doors or ceilings
Clean wardrobe tracks and ensures door rollers are working
All items on the ingoing condition report (if applicable) must be clean with no damage in accordance with the lease agreement
Any damage from throughout tenancy by the tenant must be repaired at the tenant's expense and in a professional workmanlike manner.

Dirt and oil marks on driveways, garage floor and paths to be removed
All rubbish to be removed from the property (including under the house)
Lawns and gardens to be mown, edges cut and free from weeds
Garbage bins left empty & clean - hosed out and washed with disinfectant
Cobwebs to be removed from walls, eaves and windows
Wash/wipe down garage door/walls
All outdoor lights in working order, cleaned and free from dust, webs and bugs
Pool filter cleaned and any debris cleared from pool
Remove all pet waste and repair any damage caused by your pet (holes filled due to digging etc.)
Mailbox cleaned and mail/papers removed

Bench tops need to be cleaned with the appropriate cleaner, no residue left
Stove top to be cleaned (if ceramic specific ceramic cooktop cleaner is to be used), including drip trays, knobs and coil rims
Inside and outside of oven/stove including racks, oven door glass should be clean and free from grease/grime. Oven light should be working
All cupboards cleaned with disinfectant inside and outside, including handles and tracks
Floor vacuumed and mopped
Sinks, drain holes, plugs and taps to be left clean and free from grease/food/marks
Range hood and exhaust fan including filter to be cleaned and free from fat, grime, dirt and dust. Lights and fan must be working
Dishwasher to be cleaned with a dishwasher cleaner. No food particles in the filter or along the door seal. Filter to be cleaned
Ceiling to be cleaned, no marks from fat, smoke, cooking stains or cobwebs

All mould and soap residue to be cleaned from tiles, grout, ceiling and walls
Shower and bath should be cleaned including glass, doors, taps, spout, showerhead and tracks
Vanity, cupboards and basin thoroughly cleaned, free of dirt, grime, make-up & hair
Toilets to be bleached and cleaned inside and out (including under-seat, behind pipes and bottom of the bowl)
Exhaust fans cleaned and free from dust
Mirrors cleaned with glass cleaner, free from streaks
Towel rails cleaned and not loose

Your electricity/gas/telephone line/Foxtel/internet disconnection
Cancel your DEFT rental payment
Mail re-directed and provided our office with your forwarding address
Keys/remotes/swipes/tags to be returned to our office no later than 5pm on your vacating day.
Pay rent and water usage up until your vacate date. A final water meter reading will take place (if applicable) at the final inspection.
If you've arranged cleaner/ carpet cleaner/ repairs/ flea spray please provide our office with a copy of your tax invoice/receipt.