SOME GREAT TIPS FOR TENANTS: Tricks to help ensure you get your deposit back when it comes to checking your property at the end of your stay, landlords can develop better microscopic vision than Superman. To help stop them zapping your deposit, here are a few tips: *Check your contract. Dig this out and give it another read. Does it say the carpets need to be deep cleaned, or that all picture hooks need to be removed and filled in? If so, make sure these are sorted. *Patch up any damage. Fix it properly - covering up a hole in the wall with a picture may seem like a good idea at the time, but leaving it like this when you move out is practically asking for your deposit to be docked. *Ensure nothings missing or broken. Check the inventory thoroughly to make sure everythings as it should be, and replace or fix as needed. *Take photos as proof youve left it in good order. These could be useful evidence later if a dispute arises over your deposit. Have a proper deep clean. Get a scrupulous friend or family member to check the place over to check theres nothing youve missed, and remove all rubbish. See the Save zillions on cleaning products forum thread for tips to help. Find more on moneysavingexpert :) Kat
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:47:12 +0000
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