New tenants often inspect a property closely before signing, and a documented cleaning standard helps set clear expectations from day one.
What to check at inspection
Inside cupboards, appliances, bathroom grout and general condition, the same areas a genuine move-in clean addresses.
Documenting the starting condition
Photos taken at move-in, alongside a professional cleaning invoice if one was arranged, give both tenant and landlord a clear record.
Requesting a professional clean
If a property doesn’t meet the standard you expect, ask your landlord about arranging move-in cleaning before you move your own belongings in.