Question about leaving a rental property

[seren_ccd]

Okay, I have a question about something that is really, really bugging me.

When I left the house I was renting, I made sure to clean it. I scrubbed the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, refrigerator, vacuumed, etc. I did everything that I could in a limited amount of time and with only my two hands.

Was it professional-grade clean? Probably not, but it was certainly liveable.

My former landlady is planning to take out £360 out of my rental deposit for the cleaning of two professional cleaners over the course of two days. Basically, she's charging me for a professional cleaning.

This is not sitting well with me. I was under the impression that landlords were obliged to clean the rental property under their own steam. There was no damage and I don't think comparing the job I did with that of professional cleaners is fair.

What does everyone else think?

Comments

[seren-ccd.livejournal.com]

Aw, bummer. That's probably it. I just wish I'd been informed ahead of time. I was kind of counting on that money coming back to me. Welp, looks like Ramen noodles for the rest of the month!

[hiddencait.livejournal.com]

Yeah the term "deposit" always seems to be a gimmick. They should just call it a fee and be done with it.

And hey - you can make a pretty decent stirfry outta ramen!