778-288-4358BC landlord turnover guide · Updated August 2026
Move-out cleaning for BC landlords: inspect first, turn over second.
One inspection can close the old tenancy without making the unit ready for the next one. Record the tenant handoff first, then authorize the cleaning and presentation work needed for possession, photos, showings or the incoming resident.
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Inspect before changing the condition; clean before the next person enters.
The condition inspection documents the tenancy handoff. The turnover scope then addresses the work the property needs next. Keeping those stages separate protects the record and improves the result.
Complete the move-out condition record
Follow the required inspection process, compare the move-in record and distinguish cleaning from repairs or ordinary wear.
Authorize the vacant-unit scope
Select Move In/Out Cleaning and the interiors, blinds or interior glass required for the actual unit.
Review for the next use
Inspect the clean from the viewpoint of possession, listing photos, showings or the next tenant—not only the previous handoff.
Room-by-room scope
See the complete cleaning foundation before choosing interiors.
NearMe Move In/Out Cleaning combines every Standard task, every approved Deep addition and the turnover layer. Oven, refrigerator, cabinet, blind, interior-window and reachable wall-spot work remains selectable so the booked scope stays clear.
Standard
22 tasksIncluded in every one-time or recurring standard cleaning.
Bedrooms & living areas
- Dust and wipe reachable surfaces
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Vacuum carpeted areas
- Clean accessible mirrors
- Dust reachable furniture
- Clean hallways and stairways
- Clean entry and patio-door interior glass
- Empty household waste bins
Kitchen
- Wipe accessible counters and surfaces
- Clean and polish the sink
- Sweep and mop the floor
- Wipe appliance exteriors
- Clean the stovetop
- Clean the microwave inside and outside
- Empty the waste bin
Bathrooms
- Wipe and sanitize reachable surfaces
- Clean and polish the sink
- Clean mirrors and toilets
- Sweep and mop the floor
- Clean shower fixtures
- Scrub the bathtub
- Empty the waste bin
Deep
+11 tasksEvery standard task, plus detailed buildup areas.
Bedrooms & living areas
- Wash accessible baseboards
- Clean beneath safely accessible furniture
- Wipe window sills and frames
- Wipe door frames
- Wipe accessible light switches
Kitchen
- Wash kitchen baseboards
- Clean cabinet exteriors
- Clean the backsplash
Bathrooms
- Wash bathroom baseboards
- Clean doors and cabinet exteriors
- Clean accessible bathroom exhaust-fan surfaces
Move-in / out
+11 tasksStandard and deep-cleaning tasks, plus turnover priorities.
Bedrooms & living areas
- Wipe accessible vents
- Remove reachable ceiling dust
- Wipe accessible ceiling fans
- Wipe accessible light fixtures
- Clean empty closet and storage interiors
Kitchen
- Clean behind safely movable appliances
- Clean the range hood
- Clean the dishwasher interior
- Wipe vents and reachable ceiling dust
Bathrooms
- Wipe accessible vents
- Remove reachable ceiling dust
Compare every room, optional extra and service exclusion before choosing a package.
Compare the complete checklist →The turnover control sheet
Give the property, cleaner and responsible contact the same version of the job.
A complete request prevents three common failures: the cleaner cannot enter, interiors were assumed rather than selected, or no one knows who can approve a change.
Property and unit
Record the full address, unit, bedrooms, bathrooms, size and whether the home is fully vacant.
Access
Provide keys, lockbox, fob, concierge, elevator, alarm, parking and the exact access window.
Selected scope
Confirm the Move In/Out checklist plus any oven, refrigerator, cabinet, blind, interior-window or reachable wall-spot extras.
Responsible contact
Name the person who can answer an access question, approve a scope change and review the result.
Between one resident and the next
Use the vacancy to solve the work that occupied cleaning cannot reach.
An empty unit gives access to storage, floor area and appliance edges. Use that advantage without turning repairs, junk removal or restoration into an undefined cleaning request.
Cleaning
Book Move In/Out Cleaning and choose any interior add-ons the home needs before the next occupant arrives.
Repairs
Create a separate maintenance list for broken fixtures, wall repair, paint, caulking or other trade work.
Removal
Clear belongings, disposal items and construction debris before the cleaning appointment.
Presentation
After cleaning and repairs, run the final light, odour, appliance, storage and entry check before photos or possession.
NearMe customer evidence
Real cleaning evidence for the moment a property changes hands.
Authentic NearMe Google reviews describe move-related deadlines, detailed work and support around the customer experience.
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Questions before you decide
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the questions customers ask before choosing a service, schedule or cleaning company.
BC guidance says tenants are responsible for cleaning at move-out, while deposit claims and deductions follow the Residential Tenancy Act process. Use the condition reports, evidence and current RTB guidance rather than treating a cleaning invoice as the complete decision.
The tenant should complete their move-out cleaning before the inspection. If the landlord later authorizes additional next-ready work, document the handoff condition first so the record is not changed before it is captured.
Yes. Provide each address or unit, home size, required outcome, access window and responsible contact. Each unit still needs its own confirmed scope and scheduling step.
Those interiors are selectable extras. Choose the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, blinds, interior windows or reachable wall spot-cleaning needed for the unit before the appointment.
Eligible common-area work can be assessed separately around the building, floors, rooms, frequency and access. Private-unit turnover remains a residential Move In/Out service.
Guide sources
Sources and further reading
- BC: Moving out of rental units ↗Current provincial guidance on cleaning, condition inspections, deposits and forwarding addresses.
- BC Policy Guideline 1 ↗Official cleaning and maintenance responsibilities, including carpet and window-covering guidance.
- BC Condition Inspection Report (RTB-27) ↗The provincial condition-report form used to record the move-in and move-out condition.
- NearMe Move In/Out Cleaning checklistIncluded cleaning tasks, optional add-ons and work outside the service.
A cleaner handoff starts before the inspection
Give the cleaning its own finish line.
Book after belongings leave and before the walkthrough begins. NearMe handles the selected cleaning scope; you retain the report, photos and key handoff.