Carpet damage at the end of a tenancy: why you rarely owe the price of a new one
Deposit adjudicators apply apportionment and betterment to carpet claims, which usually cuts a replacement charge to a fraction of the invoice. Here is the arithmetic, worked through.
Professional vs DIY End of Tenancy Cleaning: which is actually cheaper?
Your landlord cannot make you pay for a professional clean in England. Whether you should anyway is a different question, so here is the honest cost of both, with real prices and our own job data.
What London Inventory Clerks Actually Check at Check-Out: A Cleaner’s View
A London end-of-tenancy cleaner’s room-by-room guide to what inventory clerks check, why tenants lose deposit money, and how to pass first time.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and End-of-Tenancy Cleaning: What’s Actually Changing (and What Isn’t)
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026. It does not change end of tenancy cleaning rules. Here is what actually shifts for London tenants.