End of Tenancy Checklist Ireland 2026
Moving out of a rental property in Ireland? Use this checklist
to make sure you leave the property in the best possible
condition and protect your deposit.
BEFORE YOU MOVE OUT
Give proper written notice to your landlord or letting agent.
The required notice period depends on how long you have lived
in the property — from 28 days for tenancies under 6 months
up to 112 days for tenancies over 8 years.
Take meter readings for electricity, gas and any other utilities
on your last day. Photograph them with a timestamp. Make sure
all utility accounts are settled or transferred.
Return all keys, fobs and parking passes. If any are lost,
replace them before your checkout — landlords can charge
significantly for lost keys.
CLEANING CHECKLIST
Kitchen:
Oven, hob and extractor fan deep cleaned inside and out
Fridge and freezer defrosted and cleaned
Cupboards wiped inside and out
Sink and taps descaled
Tiles and grout cleaned
Floor mopped
Bathroom:
Toilet, sink and bath/shower scrubbed
Limescale removed from taps, showerhead and tiles
Silicone resealed if discoloured or mouldy
Mirror and any glass cleaned
Floor mopped
Bedrooms and living areas:
Carpets vacuumed and spot cleaned
Hard floors swept and mopped
Windows cleaned inside
Skirting boards and door frames wiped
Light switches and sockets wiped
Wardrobes and shelves wiped inside and out
General:
All rubbish removed from property and bins
Garden or balcony tidied if applicable
Any furniture returned to original position
REPAIR CHECKLIST
Walk through every room and look for:
Chips or scratches on laminate, wood or tile flooring
Scuffs or marks on walls that go beyond normal wear
Scratches on furniture or kitchen units
Loose door handles, hinges or fixtures
Damaged or discoloured silicone in kitchen or bathroom
Any damage to appliances
Minor chips in laminate flooring can be repaired with a
colour-matched filler in minutes. Wall scuffs can be touched
up with matching paint. These small repairs cost very little
but can save you significant deductions from your deposit.
DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
On your last day, before handing back keys:
Take photos of every room from multiple angles
Photograph any existing damage with close-ups
Take photos of all appliances
Record meter readings with timestamp
Keep copies of all communication with your landlord
A professional property condition report provides legally
credible, timestamped and geotagged photographic evidence
that protects you if any dispute arises with the RTB.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR END OF TENANCY?
Deposit Saver covers Athlone, Westmeath, Roscommon and the
surrounding Midlands area. We provide professional inspection
reports, minor repairs and full end of tenancy cleaning —
all in one visit. Contact us at hello@depositsaver.ie or
book through depositsaver.ie