Moving out of a rental is stressful enough without worrying about the bond. The final inspection compares the property to the entry condition report, and the items that most often lead to deductions are small: holes from picture hooks and wall anchors, scuff marks on walls, a broken blind, a torn flyscreen, a door handle hole in the plaster, mouldy silicone in the shower, a cracked tile, a loose towel rail, or a damaged skirting board. Each one is a quick, affordable repair for a handyman, but can cost far more if the agent arranges it and takes it from the bond. Our end-of-lease and rental repair service helps renters, landlords and property managers across Dandenong and the surrounding suburbs get properties ready for handover quickly and properly.

Greater Dandenong has a high proportion of renters, and properties change hands frequently across Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park and Doveton. We know what inspections look for, and we work to your moving timeline.

End-of-lease repairs we carry out

• Patching holes from picture hooks, screws, wall anchors and TV brackets
• Repairing door-handle holes and dents in plaster
• Painting touch-ups on walls, doors and trims, or whole-wall repaints where needed
• Removing adhesive hooks and residue without damaging paint
• Repairing and replacing broken blinds, curtain rods and tracks
• Repairing torn flyscreens and flyscreen doors
• Fixing sticking doors, broken handles, door stops and locks
• Replacing mouldy silicone in showers, baths and kitchens
• Replacing cracked tiles and regrouting small areas
• Re-fixing loose towel rails, toilet roll holders and hooks
• Repairing chipped and swollen skirting boards
• Fixing kitchen cupboard hinges and drawers
• Replacing broken light switch covers (non-electrical plates only; electrical work needs an electrician)
• Removing furniture anchors and patching the holes
• Garden and outdoor tidy-ups, rubbish removal and pressure washing

Renters: protecting your bond

Start with your condition report

The entry condition report is the baseline. Damage that was already listed when you moved in is not your responsibility. Fair wear and tear, the natural deterioration from normal use over time, is also not your responsibility under Victorian law. That includes things like faded paint, minor scuffs from normal living and worn carpet in traffic areas. What you may be responsible for is damage beyond fair wear and tear, such as holes from wall fixings you installed without consent, broken fittings and stains.

Get repairs done before the final inspection

Fixing damage yourself, or having a handyman fix it properly, is often much cheaper than a bond deduction. We focus on making repairs look like the original, so the inspection passes smoothly. Before and after photos are provided for your records.

Know your rights

Consumer Affairs Victoria publishes guidance on bonds, condition reports, fair wear and tear, and what landlords can claim. If there is a dispute about bond deductions, the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority and VCAT handle claims. Having photos of repairs and invoices helps if a dispute arises.

Landlords and property managers: fast turnarounds

Vacancy costs money. Between tenancies, properties need to be repaired, refreshed and ready for photos and inspections as quickly as possible. We work with landlords and property managers to:

• Attend promptly after the final inspection with a list of required repairs
• Complete multiple repairs in a single visit, so tradespeople do not need to be coordinated separately
• Provide before and after photos for the property file and the condition report
• Flag maintenance issues that should be addressed, such as failing silicone, rotten fascia or a sagging gate
• Refer licensed trades for electrical, plumbing and gas issues
• Arrange access through keys or lockboxes without the landlord needing to attend

See our property managers page for ongoing maintenance arrangements.

Rental minimum standards in Victoria

Since 2021, Victorian rental properties must meet minimum standards. These cover things like a functioning deadlock on the main entry door, working toilets, kitchens and bathrooms, window coverings in bedrooms and living areas for privacy, mould and damp-free walls in good repair, and structurally sound properties. Some of these standards, such as locks, window coverings, door seals and mould repairs, fall within handyman work. We can help landlords and agents bring properties up to the standards between tenancies, and fix issues reported by renters during a tenancy. Electrical safety, gas and heating requirements need licensed trades.

Common end-of-lease problem areas

Walls

Holes from picture hooks, adhesive hook residue, scuffs from furniture and bag marks in hallways are the most common issues. Small holes are filled, sanded, primed and painted. If the wall paint is old or faded, we may recommend repainting the whole wall for a seamless result. See our plaster and wall patching and painting touch-ups pages.

Bathrooms

Mouldy silicone and grout, loose fittings, broken toilet seats and dropped shower screen doors. A reseal and a good clean make a big difference. See our silicone and caulking page.

Windows and blinds

Broken blind cords and slats, torn flyscreens and stiff windows. We repair or replace blinds of the same type and rescreen torn screens. See our window and flyscreen repairs page.

Doors

Door handle holes, sticking doors, broken door stops, and door skins damaged by pets. See our door repairs page.

Outdoor areas

Overgrown gardens, rubbish left behind, oil stains on the driveway and damaged fences. We tidy, remove rubbish and pressure wash. See our odd jobs and rubbish removal and pressure washing pages.

Planning your move-out timeline

• Two to three weeks before moving out: walk through the property with your entry condition report and note anything damaged. Book repairs.
• One to two weeks before: have repairs completed, ideally before professional cleaning, so dust from patching and sanding is cleaned up.
• The final days: professional clean, carpet clean if required by your lease, and a final walk-through before handing back keys.

Booking repairs before the cleaners is important: patching and painting create dust, and painting needs time to dry.

Mid-tenancy repairs

Renters do not need to wait until moving out. Under Victorian law, renters should report repairs to the landlord or agent, and landlords are responsible for most repairs not caused by the renter. Urgent repairs, such as a broken front door lock, a serious roof leak or a dangerous electrical fault, have specific rules about timeframes. For small issues the renter caused, like a hole from a doorknob, fixing it promptly prevents it from becoming a bigger problem.

A room-by-room move-out checklist

Entry and hallway

Check walls for scuffs and bag marks, the front door for handle marks, the door stop, the deadlock and any key safe or hooks you added. Hallways take the most traffic and are usually the first place an inspector looks.

Living areas

Look for picture hook holes, TV bracket holes, furniture marks on walls, adhesive residue from hooks, damaged blinds and curtain tracks, and scratches on floating floors from furniture. Remove anything you fixed to the walls and patch the holes.

Kitchen

Check cupboard doors and drawers open and close correctly, hinges are tight, handles are firm and the sink cabinet base is not swollen. Look at the silicone along the benchtop and around the sink. Note any burns or chips in benchtops.

Bedrooms

Check walls for holes from shelves and posters, wardrobe doors for alignment and rollers, blinds and flyscreens, and any furniture anchor points that need removing and patching.

Bathroom and laundry

Inspect silicone and grout for mould, towel rails and toilet roll holders for looseness, the toilet seat, shower screen door, exhaust fan grille, and laundry tub silicone.

Outside

Mow and tidy the garden if required by your lease, remove rubbish and green waste, check flyscreens and security doors, clean oil marks on the driveway, and check gates latch.

Fixtures you installed

If you installed anything during the tenancy, such as picture hooks, shelves, furniture anchors, curtain rods, a TV bracket, adhesive hooks or a washing line, the lease and Victorian rules usually require you to remove them and restore the property to its original condition at the end of the lease, unless the landlord agrees they can stay. Some landlords are happy for useful additions, like extra shelves or a TV bracket, to remain. Ask the agent in writing before you move out, as it can save you the cost of removal and patching.

Tips for landlords between tenancies

• Use the vacancy to address recurring issues, such as failing silicone, worn door hardware or a sagging gate, rather than patching them again
• Standardise paint colours throughout the property and keep a record, so future touch-ups match perfectly
• Replace damaged blinds with the same type throughout for a consistent look
• Check smoke alarms are within their service life; testing and replacement of hard-wired alarms needs an electrician, while battery alarms can be replaced by a handyman
• Make sure the property meets Victorian rental minimum standards before advertising
• Get fresh photos once repairs are complete, as well-presented rentals lease faster

Small investments between tenancies reduce maintenance calls during the next lease and help attract reliable renters.

Short notice moves

Sometimes a move happens quickly: a new job, a family change or a sale of the property. If your final inspection is only days away, tell us when you request a quote. We prioritise end-of-lease work around inspection dates where we can, and focus first on the items most likely to be noticed. Even a short visit to patch the obvious holes, fix a blind and reseal the shower can make a real difference to the result, and we will be clear about what can realistically be done in the time available.

We can also leave the keys with the agent or in a lockbox once the work is done, so you do not need to come back.

Areas we cover

We complete end-of-lease and rental repairs across our service areas, including Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park and Doveton.

Frequently asked questions