It is common practice for tenants to pay a rental deposit which the landlord must invest in an interest bearing account for the benefit of the tenant. At the end of the lease, the landlord can, however, make certain deductions from the deposit to repair and reinstate the property to its original condition.
Although “fair wear and tear” is acceptable, any additional damage could put the deposit at risk, according to PG van der Linde, rental manager for Seeff Pretoria East. Aside from any potential rental arrears, the landlord can also deduct the cost of repairs. If there are maintenance issues during the lease period, the tenants must raise this with the landlord. They cannot wait until the lease expires.
The entire property must be thoroughly cleaned. That includes the walls, light fittings, cupboards , kitchen including the stove and oven, appliances and cabinets. Remove anything that you affixed to the walls, plug the holes and paint where necessary. Walls which do not require painting should be washed.
If the property is furnished, all furniture should also be cleaned, and mattresses and couches steam cleaned. The swimming pool, if there is one, should be clean and in full working order, including the pump and creepy. If you kept pets, any pet smells must be cleared out and anything dirtied or damaged must be repaired.
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