The tenancy rules that matter for Cairns bond cleaning
The standard at the end
Queensland's Act asks for the home to go back in the condition it was in at the start, as far as possible, with fair wear and tear excepted. Your entry condition report is the record of that condition.
The cleaner's your call
Clean it yourself or book a business: the RTA leaves that with you. Your agent can't make you use a cleaner they nominate.
Mould depends on the cause
Not running the bathroom fan or airing the place typically falls to the tenant, the RTA says. A leaking roof or pipe typically falls to the property manager or owner, and so does mould from a natural disaster.
Tell them early
If you find mould, you must tell the property manager or owner as soon as possible. Don't leave it for the final inspection.
Units and parking
In the 2021 Census, 50% of rented homes in the Cairns council area were separate houses, so about half weren't. Cairns Regional Council says CBD street parking is time limited, so plan the cleaner's parking and lift access.
Cairns move-outs in the wet season
Cairns's wet season runs from November to May, and afternoon humidity averages 71% in February. Carpets, grout and curtains are slow to dry then, so keep the air moving in the empty house until the inspection.
Damp spots to show Cairns bond cleaners
- Inside wardrobes and the backs of cupboards
- Behind the fridge and where the bed stood
- Shower grout and the exhaust fan cover
- Window tracks and the seals around them
- Air conditioning vents and filters
- Ceiling corners in the bathroom and laundry
Cairns mould to leave to a specialist
Don't dry brush mould: the brush can flick spores into the air. Large areas that keep growing back need a mould remediation professional. Pregnant women, children and anyone with a weakened immune system or chronic lung disease shouldn't remove mould or be nearby while it's done.
Cairns bond cleaning comes after the mould is sorted
Deal with mould before the clean, not during it. Tell your property manager, ask what caused it, and get the answer in writing. Then put any small patches in the note, so the business can quote them.