Rentals and vacant properties
When to schedule cleaning during a rental turnover
Schedule the main clean after move-out and work that will dirty the unit again, with time for a walkthrough before the next tenant arrives.
Work backward from the next key handoff
Start with when the unit has to be ready and who can check it before the new tenant arrives. Then confirm when the previous tenant leaves, when belongings will be out and when repairs will finish. A cleaner needs the actual access date as well as the desired finish date.
Agree what happens if repair work runs late
If a painter or repair crew will be back in a room after the scheduled cleaning, let the cleaner know. The manager can decide whether to move the visit or have the provider quote the unaffected rooms separately. Rechecking the schedule can prevent the same area from being included twice.
Close the loop with one contact
Identify who can approve changes and who has the keys. For an owner managing from a distance, a local contact can confirm access and the condition on arrival.
See how to arrange a rental clean from out of town or compare turnover cleaning and vacant property cleanup.
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