Moving out of a rental property in Sydney? Your bond — often four to six weeks of rent — depends on returning the property in the same condition it was when you moved in. This checklist covers every requirement agents and landlords inspect during a final bond inspection.
What Sydney Landlords Actually Inspect
Sydney real estate agents follow a standardised condition report. The most commonly failed areas are: oven and rangehood, grout and tiles, carpet condition, window tracks, and marks on walls. Getting these right is the difference between a full bond refund and a dispute.
Complete End of Lease Checklist
Kitchen
- Oven interior, door glass, and racks — no grease residue
- Rangehood filter degreased or replaced
- All benchtops and splashbacks wiped clean
- Inside all cupboards and drawers wiped out
- Sink scrubbed and taps polished
- Dishwasher filter cleaned
Bathrooms & Laundry
- Grout scrubbed white on tiles and floor
- Shower screen free of soap scum and limescale
- Toilet cleaned including under the rim and behind the cistern
- Exhaust fans dusted
- Washing machine drum and rubber seal cleaned
Living Areas & Bedrooms
- All walls spot-cleaned for marks and scuffs
- Carpets professionally steam-cleaned (most Sydney leases require this)
- Hard floors mopped and free of streaks
- Window glass cleaned inside and tracks vacuumed out
- Light fittings dusted and globes working
- All skirting boards and door frames wiped
Outdoor Areas
- Balcony or courtyard swept and mopped
- BBQ degreased if applicable
- Garage floor swept and oil stains treated
⚠️ Important: Under NSW tenancy law, landlords cannot require professional cleaning unless the property was professionally cleaned when you moved in. Check your entry condition report.
Why a Professional Bond Clean Pays for Itself
A professional end-of-lease clean from Northline Cleaning typically costs $300–$600 for a Sydney apartment. A failed bond inspection, however, can result in re-clean charges, delayed bond refund, and disputes with Fair Trading NSW that drag on for weeks. Our bond cleaning comes with a re-clean guarantee — if the agent isn't satisfied, we return at no extra charge.
Book Your Bond Clean
Northline Cleaning services all of Sydney's North Shore for end-of-lease and bond cleaning. We work around your settlement date and can be booked with as little as 48 hours notice. Request a quote now.