{"id":3656,"date":"2020-01-07T16:30:37","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T14:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/?p=3656"},"modified":"2025-11-13T23:28:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:28:02","slug":"how-clean-does-a-rental-property-need-to-be-for-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/how-clean-does-a-rental-property-need-to-be-for-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"How Clean Does a Rental Property Need to Be for Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-Clean-Does-a-Rental-Property-Need-to-Be-for-Inspection.jpg\" alt=\"How Clean Does a Rental Property Need to Be for Inspection\" class=\"wp-image-5294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-Clean-Does-a-Rental-Property-Need-to-Be-for-Inspection.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-Clean-Does-a-Rental-Property-Need-to-Be-for-Inspection-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-Clean-Does-a-Rental-Property-Need-to-Be-for-Inspection-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elnur \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think of rental property inspection, probably the first thing that comes to mind is heavy-duty cleaning and lots of stress. So, it\u2019s only natural to feel panic when the actual thing is just around the corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, negative emotions can only lead you down the wrong road, causing a disappointing outcome and more trouble. It will be more beneficial to leave your worries aside and invest your energy into actual work. To be more specific, find ways to clean the house or apartment up to standard, as best you can, within the shortest time. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-2-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>In this article:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#1c4598\"><\/i> <a href=\"#1\">What&#8217;s the point of a rental property inspection?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#1c4598\"><\/i> <a href=\"#2\">How to best prepare for your rental house inspection?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#1c4598\"><\/i> <a href=\"#3\">Rental Inspection Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">What\u2019s the point of a rental property inspection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Whats-the-point-of-a-rental-property-inspection.jpg\" alt=\"What\u2019s the point of a rental property inspection?\" class=\"wp-image-5296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Whats-the-point-of-a-rental-property-inspection.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Whats-the-point-of-a-rental-property-inspection-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Whats-the-point-of-a-rental-property-inspection-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elnur \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite what most tenants think, the primary purpose of a routine rental inspection is not to judge your cleaning abilities. It\u2019s actually to see to the condition of the place: whether any damages need fixing, if special maintenance is required, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you don\u2019t have to go overboard with the cleaning and organisation. The important thing is to make the place look presentable. Some landlords are indeed more demanding, but in most cases, only primary care is required. This could refer to making sure there are no dishes in the sink, no clothes just lying around or piles of laundry, and that the rooms look tidied up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">How to best prepare for your rental house inspection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-best-prepare-for-your-rental-house-inspection.jpg\" alt=\"How to best prepare for your rental house inspection?\" class=\"wp-image-5297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-best-prepare-for-your-rental-house-inspection.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-best-prepare-for-your-rental-house-inspection-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-best-prepare-for-your-rental-house-inspection-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Africa \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably think that there are a million things to take care of to prepare for your periodic inspection properly. Well, you are not far from the truth, but the good news is that you are entitled to at least <strong>7-days notice before your rent inspection<\/strong> takes place. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#172a41;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Depending on the part of Australia you live in, the notice period could differ and be either 24 hours or 14 days, too.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help you get organised and take full advantage of this time, so everything goes as planned. Here is how!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#db007d\"><\/i> <strong>Don\u2019t waste time<\/strong> &#8211; Good organisation will save you from stress and mistakes. As soon as you find out when your routine property inspection is taking place, think of the tasks you will have to do and the time each of them will take. Then make a plan. \u201cAs a tenant, the best thing you can do to prepare for a rental inspection is to maintain the property.\u201d says Taylor Barrington, Senior Property Manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/educated.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Educated Property<\/a>, real estate and property management service provider in Penrith. Barrington also reminds that doing \u201cregular cleaning and gardening means that, when it\u2019s time for an inspection, you aren\u2019t stuck with hours of stressful cleaning the day before!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#db007d\"><\/i> <strong>Do a general check around the house<\/strong> &#8211; Take a trip around the house and see if everything is working properly, including doors, locks, windows, taps, light switches, fans, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#db007d\"><\/i> <strong>List your issues<\/strong> &#8211; It is possible to forget about a certain property problem and miss your chance to share it with your landlord on the day of the inspection. But making a list will definitely prevent that. It is better to print it all on paper, so it is easy to read and the agent or landlord can take it along.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#db007d\"><\/i> <strong>Get your cleaning kit ready<\/strong> &#8211; Keep all your cleaning supplies in one convenient spot, this can save you a lot of time. Depending on the tasks before you, it\u2019s easy to know what products to get, so you are all set up for the big cleaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#db007d\"><\/i> <strong>Stay on track with a rent inspection cleaning checklist<\/strong> &#8211; The good old to-do list will really simplify the preparation process. To make things even easier on you, we have prepared just that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Rental inspection checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rental-inspection-checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Rental inspection checklist\" class=\"wp-image-5298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rental-inspection-checklist.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rental-inspection-checklist-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rental-inspection-checklist-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brian A Jackson \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest you start with cleaning the most \u201csensitive\u201d house areas that are known to cause trouble. Here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kitchen<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspect the oven, stovetop and range hood in detail.<\/strong> \u201cThe stove and the oven should be cleaned well, this shows that you are looking after the property and are caring for it as if it were your own.\u201d, recommends Leda Ahmadzai, Senior Property Manager for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.locationpg.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Location Property Group<\/a>. According to Ahmadzai these are commonly neglected areas by the tenants that will certainly get checked during the inspection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the walls for stains and try to erase as many as you can.<\/strong> Cooking often causes wall marks, which may draw the attention of your landlord or agent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t forget to inspect the rest of the appliances.<\/strong> The cupboards\u2019 doors can easily get covered in greasy fingerprints over time. Organise your items and wipe the surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Another thing that\u2019s hard to miss is a sink filled with dishes.<\/strong> Your sink will need a good scrub before the rental house inspection anyway and you won\u2019t be able to do it until those dishes are gone. So, don\u2019t waste time but get them out of your hair right away.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#172a41;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Check also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/easy-steps-to-kitchen-organisation\/\">6 Easy Steps to Kitchen Organisation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bathroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean the tiles, sink, taps, shower, toilet and other areas will make a nice impression for sure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While you are scrubbing, look around for any visible damages or signs of a mould. It is a red flag when it comes to routine rental property inspection and it&#8217;s best to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-mould\/\">get rid of the mould<\/a> as soon as you see it. According to Barrington, \u201cit\u2019s becoming increasingly common to see mould in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries, as well as cluttered storage areas and behind furniture. This may be as a result of relaxed maintenance, wet carpet that hasn\u2019t been dried properly, or inadequate aerating of bathrooms via windows and exhaust fans.\u201d The fungus is fond of moisture and favours corners, ceilings and vents. Remember to keep an eye on these even after the routine house inspection is done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#172a41;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Check also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/deep-cleaning-vs-end-of-lease-cleaning-whats-the-difference\/\">Deep Cleaning vs End of Lease Cleaning: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carpets and rugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enter a room, one of the main things you notice is the floor. Especially when there are carpets or rugs, if you\u2019ve been living in the house for a while, a little bit of wear and tear could be visible, and that\u2019s not a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though, a big wine spot or coffee stain in the middle of the carpet will hardly go unnoticed. If you are responsible for it, then, in addition to vacuuming, we suggest you try and get the stain out. That won\u2019t be easy if it\u2019s an old one, but some <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/carpet-cleaning-methods\/\">cleaning methods<\/a> could transform the affected spot. If they don&#8217;t &#8211; there&#8217;s always <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/melbourne\/carpet-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional carpet cleaning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outdoor areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are your landlord has already seen the condition of the garden, lawn, patio, balcony or other outdoor spaces if they are visible from afar. However, this shouldn\u2019t stop you from going the extra mile to improve them before your property\u2019s inspection. If you keep many things on your balcony, now is the time to organise them neatly and clean around to make the space look presentable. As for the garden, a little weed plucking will suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c10063;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#db007d;border-color:#ffccff;color:#ffffff;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> If you have an outdoor pool, better check this one, too. Barrington reminds that there is a new safety regulation that you need to know about: \u201cWe often see inflatable pools that don\u2019t meet regulations, primarily because tenants aren\u2019t aware that inflatable pools capable of being filled with 30cm or more water require registration and fencing.&#8221;<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, depending on the time you have left, tackle as much of the following as you can:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#db007d\"><\/i> <strong>Cobwebs and visible dirty marks<\/strong> &#8211; Look for cobwebs in corners and on the ceiling. You may <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-wallpaper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find dirty fingerprint marks or stains on walls<\/a> or furniture that could easily disappear with a little elbow grease and an all-purpose cleaner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#db007d\"><\/i> <strong>Windows <\/strong>&#8211; In case you\u2019ve recently done a spring cleaning, then this won\u2019t be an issue. If not, it is good to at least give the sills and tracks a good wiping before the rental inspection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#db007d\"><\/i> <strong>Floors &#8211; <\/strong>Wiping the floors will certainly make a difference. Do it earlier, though, so there is enough time for the surface to dry completely, otherwise, you may contaminate it again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of tenants see these periodic property inspections as scary and unpleasant, but the truth is they can be beneficial for both sides. Tenants can raise any issues they have so that a solution can be provided sooner. As for landlords, they will rest assured that their property is being taken care of and any repairs and <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/melbourne\/end-of-lease-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">end-of-lease cleaning services<\/a> are done on time to prevent more serious consequences. And that\u2019s the best way to secure a healthy tenant-landlord relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#172a41;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/cleaning-before-move-in\/\">Renting? 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