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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not sure what is realistic/fair to expect from tenants who will be moving out.  For instance, I would like the wood floors cleaned and polished, and the carpets shampooed.  Other things like windows cleaned and free of bugs, etc. Can I give them a list of things I expect?  Alternatively I've offered to hire a cleaning service and subtract the fee from their deposit, but they are cheap so I suspect they'll want to do it themselves.[/quote]

OP, you're hilarious. Clearly you have never rented anywhere. No, you do not get to subtract the cost of a cleaning service from their security deposit unless they leave it less than "broom clean." They are not expected to clean windows, shampoo rugs or polish floors.  Now if you go in and find heaps of trash and science experiments in the fridge, then you can deduct from the security deposit. If you find damage, such as a big stain on the carpet that can't be cleaned or a broken drawer that was never reported, then you can make a reasonable deduction. [/quote]

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