Cleaning clause

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  1. sparklestorm

    sparklestorm Well-Known Member

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    Greetings Friends,

    Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are ready for the week ahead.

    I was wondering whether we had cleaning clauses in our leases and if so what they precisely stipulate in that clause?

    Could I kindly ask if someone was willing to share it with the group?

    Thank you all in advance
     
  2. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    Only those who have read your leases would know!
     
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  3. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    It isn't needed, that's the whole point of an entry and exit condition report. If property isn't returned in the same way as it was given to them, then it can be rectified at their cost.

    Or if too unclean at routine inspection, then discuss it with them and guide them in the right direction.
     
  4. Michael Mitchell

    Michael Mitchell Well-Known Member

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    Further to what D.T. said, unlearned people insert [unknowingly] unlawful clauses in their leases and wind up in trouble for it, such as trying to mandate the tenant must use a "professional" <whatever> etc.
     
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  5. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    They're the ones who arrive in a nice car, wear a shirt and tie and charge an arm and a leg. :rolleyes:
     
  6. Lil Skater

    Lil Skater Well-Known Member

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    @sparklestorm what leases are you using, standard REIV or something else?

    Cleaning clauses aren't enforceable as a standard rule of thumb, however you can insert about the property being reasonably clean as that's covered in the legislation.
     
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  8. Tom Rivera

    Tom Rivera Property Manager Business Member

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    It's worth mentioning that lease terms that contract outside the act can invalidate the entire agreement- tread carefully.
     
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