If you’re renting your property in London, it’s essential to know about your tenancy agreement in detail to ensure you avoid any issues. Often tenants fall foul of landlords due to lack of knowledge or thorough assessment of the lease, rather than intentionally causing problems. This doesn’t mean you’re stupid; landlords deal with contracts daily, and unfortunately, some look for any excuse to withhold or deduct from your deposit.
The best way to avoid any issues is to make sure there’s no reason for them to do this by keeping a record of everything. By starting with a catalogue of any problems and defects, you’ll be more likely to secure your full bond when you leave. At RMB4 Ltd we want you to receive your full deposit back, and that’s why we’re passing on this information.
How Do You Get Your Full Deposit Back? –
Let’s approach this bluntly – rental deposits typically equate to three months’ rent before you enter the property. And our aim here is to get your full deposit back. You need to read your lease in detail and make sure you understand what constitutes things like wear and tear. Photograph every room: hopefully, you’ll have done this when you moved in. Additionally, you need to do it when you leave as well.
Even if you haven’t kept records throughout the year, make a list of any issues you don’t feel are your responsibility now. That includes things like damp, pre-existing marks or damage, and broken appliances. You’ll need to back this up with photographs and thorough explanations of each issue. However, you might struggle to prove this if you’re nearing the end of your tenancy.
You need to fix any small issues. If you’ve scuffed a wall or left marks on the carpet, get them sorted before you go. This includes touching up paintwork and fixing dents in the walls. And when you’ve cleaned everything, invite the landlord and ask them to visit their property to show them everything.
Discuss any issues you’ve raised and get them to sign your inventory. Don’t feel afraid to ask them about the details of the deposit. If you’re able to give them a thoroughly clean property back, then you deserve your full deposit back. The bottom line is – you need to hand back a spotless property. If you can do that, then you’re well within your rights to receive your money when you leave.
Using a Professional Cleaning Service in London –
For most people who find themselves on the rental market, there’s always that one problematic landlord we would sooner forget about. Some might try to retain your deposit is by stating the property was in an unclean state, and they needed a professional cleaning company. That means a deduction to your deposit repayment for work you didn’t agree to.
That’s why we advise tenants to use a reputable company to do a thorough clean of the property you’re leaving. It’s a way of safeguarding your deposit’s return, even though you’re outlaying the cost of the cleaning work. By doing this, you retain control of the situation and won’t be stung by excessive cleaning costs. And it’s best not to leave it to chance, especially if your deposit was a considerable amount of money.
RMB4 Ltd offers the very best professional cleaning service in London. Our number one aim is to provide you with a thorough clean of everything in your rented property. We’ll clean in those hard to reach places, removing all dirt and grime in our path. We’ll even discuss any issues we’ve found when we’re cleaning, just so you’re aware of any small maintenance jobs, like touching up paintwork.
If you need carpets cleaned – no problem. We have the best cleaning equipment and products available. RMB4 Ltd provides a cleaning service that matches your specifications. We’re flexible and can take on last-minute jobs, which is useful when dealing with a cleaning emergency.
RMB4 Ltd – Helping Tenants with Information and Relocations in London –
RMB4 Ltd relocates thousands of people in London every month, fulfilling their removals and storage needs. This allows us to speak to lots of people who are moving in or out of rental accommodation. And we use any issues or feedback they give us so we can better prepare people who are in similar situations.
Creating an inventory of your rental property could be the difference in receiving your full deposit back or not. However, we would also suggest keeping a decent level of communication with your landlord or letting agent. Speak to them and don’t be afraid to ask for repairs to be undertaken. That way, you’ll have proof of any issues you raised during your tenancy.
RMB4 Ltd’s range of removals packages and related services covers everything you need when relocating. Our professional packers will do everything to avoid contact between objects and interior walls. Furthermore, your possessions will be safe during the transport stage. We’ll also assist with creating an inventory of your belongings.
If you would like more information about our end of tenancy cleaning or removals packages, please contact us today. We’ll gladly discuss any information that relates to rental properties.
