Remember – Quality properties attract quality tenants.

General Condition
The property should be in good repair with regard to wiring, plumbing, heating and any appliances.  If possible arrange suitable maintenance contracts.  Repairs and maintenance are at the landlord’s expenses unless misuse can be established.

Décor
The interior and exterior should be in good decorative order and preferably plain, light and neutral.

Personal items
Personal possessions and any items of monetary or sentimental value should be removed from the property. All cupboards and storage space should be left clear for tenant’s own use.

Gardens
Gardens should be left tidy and rubbish-free, with any lawns cut.  It is the tenants’ responsibility to maintain the gardens to a reasonable standard.  However, if the garden were particularly large or valuable to you we would recommend employing the services of a regular gardener.

Cleaning
At the start of a tenancy the property should be in a thoroughly clean condition.  At the end of the tenancy it is the tenant’s responsibility to leave the property in a similar condition.  If they fail to do this, cleaning should be arranged at their expense.

Mail Forwarding
It is strongly recommended that when vacating the property you arrange mail re-direction with the Post Office. This can be done over the counter at a minimal cost.  If we do continue to receive mail from the tenants, we will, of course forward it at standard Post Office rates, but there can sometimes be a delay.

Information for tenants
It is always helpful if you can leave any information for the tenant on operating the central heating system and any appliances in the property, e.g. washing machine, alarm system.  Also any local information, e.g. refuse collection day.

Furnishing
If letting on a furnished basis, leave only minimum furnishing.  These should be of a reasonable quality.