Process for turning over rental unit for new tenant - Checklist

[Trent Barga]

I'm currently having to deal with my first unit turnover. My first tenant of 2 years left and cleaned the house decently. The tenant moving in behind was urgent to get into a place for schooling reasons. I did a walk through with the previous tenant and there is some painting that is being done, some repairs, etc. This is a nice unit that was rehabbed 2 years agos. So all interior items (painted walls (not ceilings), toilets, cabinets, etc) are only 2 years old. 

New tenant says she spent 5 hours cleaning and says it spells like dog. I wasn't able to get my cleaner in there because of their urgency. And she is asking for the whole place to be painted and ceilings (not happening).

My questions is what are your standard task/checklist for turning a unit and what is your timeframe on this? I've only rented newly rehabbed properties out.

Thanks!