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End of Tenancy Cleaner terms explained — Margate glossary

Check-in Inventory(Inventory)

The dated, photographed record of the property’s condition at the start of the tenancy. It is the benchmark every cleaning deduction is measured against — without one, a landlord’s claim for cleaning is very hard to sustain at adjudication.

Tenancy Deposit Scheme(TDS)

The government-approved schemes that hold deposits for assured shorthold tenancies in England and Wales. Disputes go to free adjudication, where the burden of proving a deduction sits with the landlord, not the tenant.

Fair Wear and Tear(FWT)

The deterioration expected from reasonable use over the length of the tenancy. Deductions may not be made for it, and adjudicators apportion by tenancy length and occupancy — a four-year family tenancy is not judged like a six-month single let.

Re-clean Guarantee(Re-clean)

The commitment to return and re-clean free if the agent’s check-out flags an issue, usually within 48 to 72 hours. It is the single most useful thing to confirm before booking, and the main practical difference between a domestic clean and a true end-of-tenancy clean.