EP: 2323•20 Jan 2026

How Clean Is ‘Clean Enough’ The Truth About End-of-Tenancy Cleaning⎟Ep. 2323

About this episode

How clean is “clean enough” when a tenant moves out?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down exactly what the law requires, what “reasonably clean and tidy” actually means in practice, and why so many tenants and landlords disagree at the end of a tenancy.

You’ll learn:

-What “reasonably clean and tidy” means under the Residential Tenancies Act

-What tenants often miss ... even when they've cleaned well

-What happens if you and your tenant can’t agree on the cleaning standard

This episode provides a clear and practical guide to cleaning standards at the end of a tenancy.

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