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HappyMop cleaning guide · Updated November 2026
What letting agents check at end of tenancy
At check-out, your letting agent or an inventory clerk compares the property with the check-in inventory. These are the areas they look at most closely.
Quick answer
Agents compare the property with the check-in inventory, focusing on the oven, fridge, bathroom limescale and mould, skirting boards, walls, windows and carpets.
Kitchen
- Inside the oven, racks, trays and door glass
- Hob and extractor hood filter
- Inside the fridge, freezer and seals
- Inside cupboards and drawers
- Limescale on the sink and taps
Bathroom
- Limescale on taps, shower screens and tiles
- Mould on sealant and grout
- Toilet, including under the rim and the base
- Extractor fan cover
Throughout the home
- Skirting boards, door frames and light switches
- Marks on walls and doors
- Window sills, frames and tracks
- Carpets for stains, and hard floors for dirt in corners
- Inside wardrobes
Also checked
- Keys returned
- Bins emptied
- Meter readings
- Anything left behind
Common questions
Who does the check-out inspection?
Usually your letting agent, your landlord or an independent inventory clerk.
Can I attend the check-out?
You can ask to. Being there lets you see any issues raised and take your own photos.
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