Can you add cleaning to a lease?

[Troy F.]

Hello,

I have a great relationship with our long-term tenants in our multifamily. They have each lived there between 5, 10, and 20 years. I've owned the building for 5 years now. I've asked them to clean their apartments on multiple visits but I am seeing little to no progress. Their living conditions are unsanitary and could invite rodents, bugs, or just unhealthy living conditions in general. Their lack of cleaning is causing additional wear and tear on the property. I want to add a cleaning service to their next lease. Is there any legal guidance suggesting I can or cannot do this? They have shown they either don't understand the cleaning requirements or are unable or unwilling to clean to a reasonable standard. I plan to ask my lawyer as well but wanted to hear what the BP community is doing in these situations.

Thanks,

Troy