Can Landlords Require Professional Cleaning? 

Landlord and Tenancy Cleaning Service 

Tenancy cleaning can be a contentious issue. Cleaning standards are frequently a source of conflict between landlords and tenants. This is because, generally speaking, there is no explicit rules in place that both parties understand. 

At maids4u, we understand the need for an honest, fair and clear standard to be stipulated and agreed on by both tenants and landlords. Without this explicit definition in place, problems and disputes can arise down the line. 

And so, maids4u have defined a standard which is fair, transparent and meets the expectations of both parties. 

What kinds of disputes might arise without a defined standard? 

It's generally specified in any lease that, upon moving out, the tenant must leave the property clean, tidy and intact. However, this means different things to different people. 

A landlord might raise a dispute with a tenant that their property was left unclean. They might demand they pay for the tenancy cleaning cost. However, the tenant might argue back that they have left the property exactly how they found it; and perhaps it wasn't clean in the first place? The tenant might even accuse the landlord of purposefully trying to find fault to justify withholding their deposit. 

If unresolved, these disputes can lead to: 

• Delays in re-letting the property and associated loss of income for the landlord 

• Delays in settling / returning the tenant's deposit 

• Hassle all round 

What can maids4u do? 

maids4U addresses these issues by offering an independent standard which both parties can agree on. Landlords and tenants are protected by a 100% No Quibble Guarantee so any issues are dealt with by maids4U, allowing landlord and tenant to quickly come to a settlement. 

maids4U can arbitrate between landlord and tenant – both parties agree that the maids4U standard is the agreed standard and we can quickly determine whether or not this has been achieved. 

If both Landlord and Tenant agree to go down this route, properties typically turnaround faster and deposits are returned in full and on time. The tenant has the freedom to choose to clean the property themselves or appoint an alternative cleaning company. 

Professional Cleaning Service for Landlords 

For landlords, we are also available for a tenancy clean after your property has been vacated. This will ensure that your property is appropriately up to standard before the next tenants arrive. 

After your property has been professionally cleaned and certified by maids4U, we'll provide you with a certificate that specifies it has been cleaned up to standard. 

You can then pass the certificate on to your incoming tenants with a requirement that they return the property to the same standard at end of tenancy. This can be written in to the tenancy agreement. 

maids4U can also: 

• Inspect the property during the tenancy or immediately prior to end of tenancy and give you a free estimate of the costs to return it to the agreed standard 

• Issue a new certificate every time you have new tenants come into your property.  Whether your tenants choose to clean it themselves or employ another cleaning company, we will provide an estimate for any remedial works which you can then use to justify a deduction from the deposit should it not be up to standard 

Tenants - End of Tenancy Cleaning Services

Once your tenancy is over, you might want the peace of mind that the rental property is up to standard, and that you will get your deposit back with minimal fuss. 

Remember: 

• You can employ maids4U independent of any arrangement your landlord has for cleaning of the property at end of tenancy 

• We will undertake all necessary work as required by the landlord and issue you with a certificate of professional cleaning backed by a 100% No quibble guarantee – if there are any cleaning issues raised by the landlord which were in the agreed scope we will resolve the problems free of charge 

• By having your property professionally cleaned, you are far more likely to receive a full refund of your deposit as we act as arbitrator in any disputes with the landlord 

• As experienced, professional cleaners we know the standards required and have the equipment and cleaning materials to achieve them.  It is very unlikely that you will be able to achieve these standards yourself and failure to do so may result in a significant financial loss as the landlord appoints his own cleaning to the company and you will have no say in scope or cost 

• Landlords may appoint whoever they can get to job done quickly so a premium charge will often apply 

For your free no obligation quote or to discuss our services in more depth call now on 0800 689 0207.