Getting Your Deposit Back in Derby

When you move out of a rental property, your landlord or letting agent will compare the property condition to the original inventory. Any difference in cleanliness can result in deductions from your deposit.

Common reasons for deposit deductions related to cleaning:

• •Oven, hob, or extractor not cleaned properly
• •Bathroom limescale, mould, or general grime
• •Dust and cobwebs in rooms, on skirting boards, or light fittings
• •Stained carpets or uncleaned hard floors
• •Dirty windows, window frames, and sills
• •Appliances (fridge, washing machine, dishwasher) not cleaned

Professional cleaning significantly increases your chances of getting your full deposit back, but we cannot guarantee it. Deposit deductions can also happen due to:

• •Damage to the property (not a cleaning issue)
• •Stains that cannot be removed from carpets
• •Missing or broken items
• •Garden not maintained
• •Issues present before you moved in that were not recorded

We handle the cleaning. You may also need to address other items separately.

For students in Derby

If you are a student leaving university accommodation or a shared house, getting your deposit back matters. Student houses often face strict checkout inspections.

We clean student properties across Derby and understand the common issues. Shared kitchens and bathrooms often need extra attention.

Consider splitting the cost of professional cleaning between housemates. It often works out cheaper than losing portions of multiple deposits.