Cleaning fee for apartments

[Kerry Grimshaw]

I reviewed a lease from a fellow investor and noted that he charged a $100 fee for cleaning prior to the tenant moving in. This seemed like a possible solution for me and was wondering if anyone else has this policy. I currently have 19 units.  It seems as though tenants and I have a different standard of clean lol. They are often nice, responsible people who are trying to balance moving, family, and work schedules. In my experience they just don't have the time. I am also busy and refuse to rent and apartment that is not spotless.   I frequently hire people to aid in the cleaning especially during multiple vacancies.