What is a bond clean?
If you are considering staying for a while on the Gold Coast you may end
up renting a house or unit.
This is common as people including
students and holiday makers stay for extended periods of time on the
Gold Coast.
This article applies to
Queensland.
Upon exit of the premises you may be
asked or required under the Residential Tenancy Authority Act
(Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 - the law for
renting residential housing in Queensland.) to perform an exit
clean or bond clean in order to get your bond
back.
This serves as a protection for both the tenant and
landlord.
On the form usually submitted to the agent
is a list of items where you would indicate clean, working, undamaged
(where applicable).
You will talk to the lessor/agent
if there is a dispute as to the condition of a particular
item.
Using professional bond cleaners is recommended. Also
some professional cleaners will guarantee to meet the condition report
criteria.

Tips for moving out from
Residential
Tenancy
AuthorityKitchen- Clean
inside/outside out all cupboards
- Wash all
countertops and surface areas
- Clean inside and
outside of oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, defrost freezer (if
supplied)
- Clean cooktop, grill and
rangehood
- Clean sink and taps, including
descaling
- Clean windows, window sills/tracks, window
and door frames and fly screens
- Sweep/vacuum and
wash
floors
Bathroom- Clean
sink, toilet and bath including taps
- Clean
tiles
- Remove any mould from walls/tiles and
ceiling
- Wash shower curtain/clean shower doors or
enclosure
- Clean all surface areas, shower rails and
mirrors
- Sweep and wash all
floors
Other
rooms- Dust and wash all
surfaces
- Dust and wash door and window frames and
window sills/tracks
- Clean
mirrors
- Dust fans
- Wipe outside
of air conditioning units, clean filters
- Clean out
any cupboards or wardrobes
- Dust and clean skirting
boards
- Vacuum and wash
floors
Outdoor
areas- Mow grass, weed
and trim edges
- Clean out any leaves or debris in the
pool (check for any special conditions in the tenancy
agreement)
- Sweep external
areas
- Empty and wash out
bins
- Remove any oil stains on driveway or in
garage
- Remove
cobwebs
General- Remove
all rubbish from property
- Get carpets cleaned and
pest control conducted if specified in the tenancy
agreement