The Landlord’s tenancy transition checklist: Everything you need to close one tenancy and open the next

With a brief window between tenancies and a lengthy to-do list, preparation is key. From cleaning and maintenance to compliance checks and cosmetic improvements, numerous tasks must be completed before your next tenant arrives.

Overlooking these details can lead to future stress. However, getting it right ensures you start each tenancy with confidence, a documented history, and a home that tenants are motivated to maintain.

Use this comprehensive checklist to manage your property turnover efficiently and handle every requirement through Airtasker in one place to simplify the process:

Professional deep clean

A proper end-of-tenancy clean covers everything — ovens, bathrooms, carpets, skirting boards, and behind appliances. This is your baseline for the check-out report and any deposit discussions, so it's worth doing thoroughly.

Exterior and garden maintenance

Overgrown gardens and cluttered outdoor spaces can put off prospective tenants before they've even stepped inside. Get the exterior sorted early,  it costs little and makes a real difference at viewings.

Debris and furniture removal

Tenants sometimes leave things behind. Clear any unwanted furniture, rubbish, or bulky items as soon as possible.

Safety alarm checks

Smoke alarms on every floor, CO detectors in rooms with solid fuel appliances (and best practice for gas too). All must be installed, tested, and working before your new tenant moves in. This one's non-negotiable.

Cosmetic touch-ups

Fresh paint delivers the biggest impact. You don't always need a full repaint, targeted touch-ups on scuffed walls, doors, and woodwork can make a property feel brand new again.

Systems and plumbing audit

Run the boiler through its paces, check all taps for drips, and confirm appliances are working before your tenant arrives. Small issues caught now are far cheaper than emergency call-outs later.

Ready to tick off your checklist?

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