End of Tenancy Guide 

HANDING BACK THE PROPERTY
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE TENANTS IN THE LAST WEEK OF THE TENANCY AND BEFORE THE FINAL INSPECTION

• Your tenancy terminates on 30th June.  

• Arrange for anything you have hired to be collected by the hire company before the end of your tenancy.  

• Make an appointment with us for a final inspection of the property a minimum of 7 days in advance.  Only one inspection is undertaken that is, when the last occupier is ready to leave.

• Please do not leave it too late before you make your appointment or the slot you want could already be booked.  The final inspection will take approximately one hour and the house must be ready for inspection when our representative calls.

• Remove all your belongings, vacate the property and return the keys to our office on the last day of your tenancy.

The Inventory:  

• Run through your copy of the inventory to remind you about the contents and condition at the start of the tenancy.  Check for any damaged or missing items.  Any furniture moved should be returned to the original room.

Preparing the Property and Contents:

• In all rooms including hall, stairs and landings, wash down paintwork, skirting boards, window/door frames, sills, and doors.

• Clear and clean out all storage areas, cupboards, and drawers. Dust furniture and vacuum. 

• All soft furnishings especially carpets, curtains and mattresses should be left clean, paying special attention to any heavy stains and marks.  This may mean having carpets professionally cleaned, and curtains dry-cleaned and pressed.

• Re-hang the curtains using additional hooks if necessary, ensuring end stops are in place and functioning.  

• On completion of cleaning, ensure vacuum cleaner is in working order including emptying/replacing dust bag.

Kitchen:  Clear and clean out all cupboards, drawers and shelves, both inside and out, fronts, top and sides. Wash tiles, clean floor and windows. Defrost fridge/freezer, remove water from the appliance, clean and dry interior and exterior. Leave appliance switched off and doors open. Clean cooker both inside and out, including hob, grill, grill-pan and oven.

Bathroom/Shower Rooms/Separate Toilets:  Remove any condensation with mild bleach solution.  Clean all tiles, grouted areas, bath, basin, shower and w.c.  Clean floor, windows, and shower curtain/screen

Door Bells: Ensure any smoke alarms are in working order and replace battery if necessary.  All light fittings must have a working bullb

Outside:  Clear and tidy gardens of rubbish.  Securely bag your household rubbish and place outside at collection point ready for collection by the refuse collectors.  Leave lawn mower/garden tools in working order and clean condition

IMPORTANT:  One closeable bin and a maximum of 2 grey bags (as supplied by the local council can only be left for collection.  All other rubbish and unwanted items should be disposed of to the local waste management centre (the tip) at Princes Drive, Leamington Spa. 

Please visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk/students or email contract.services@warwickdc.gov.uk about any questions you may have regarding your excess waste/unwated goods.

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