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Decisions of Interest: Professionally cleaning carpets

Generally, landlords cannot require tenants to have carpets professionally cleaned.

But this case illustrates that in certain circumstances you can

Case Overview

The tenants failed to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, justifying a claim for cleaning by the landlord.

Carpets were professionally cleaned by the landlord due to the presence of pets, and the Tribunal found this justified. 

So, why was it justified? And what are the implications?