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calf · 05-03-2013, 08:42 AM

Can I charge my time for cleaning a rental property after the tenants move out against their damage deposit?

I know a normal wipedown, vacuuming, dusting is normal wear and tear, but, my tenants left massive stains in the sinks and bathtub and on the carpet, which were spotless when they moved in. I’m a do-it-myself kind of guy, so don’t really want to hire a professional, and I’m not sure I can get someone in on short notice.

The contract doesn’t have a clause about cleaning charges above and beyond a normal amount, but, mentions that they will leave the apartment reasonably in the condition they got it, which they didn’t. When we did the walkthrough after they moved out, they signed off on the move out condition being incredibly dirty and noted new stains showing up all over the place.

I’m not overly fussed if I made a mistake in the contract and lose out on a couple of hours…but if I can, I’m wondering if I were to charge, say, $25/hr for cleaning that it’s a reasonable deduction from their damage deposit.

05-03-2013, 08:42 AM	#1
calf broke the first rule Join Date: Jan 2004 Exp:	Question for landlords re: cleaning after a tenant Can I charge my time for cleaning a rental property after the tenants move out against their damage deposit? I know a normal wipedown, vacuuming, dusting is normal wear and tear, but, my tenants left massive stains in the sinks and bathtub and on the carpet, which were spotless when they moved in. I’m a do-it-myself kind of guy, so don’t really want to hire a professional, and I’m not sure I can get someone in on short notice. The contract doesn’t have a clause about cleaning charges above and beyond a normal amount, but, mentions that they will leave the apartment reasonably in the condition they got it, which they didn’t. When we did the walkthrough after they moved out, they signed off on the move out condition being incredibly dirty and noted new stains showing up all over the place. I’m not overly fussed if I made a mistake in the contract and lose out on a couple of hours…but if I can, I’m wondering if I were to charge, say, $25/hr for cleaning that it’s a reasonable deduction from their damage deposit.