So the lock out for a tenant was yesterday. Upon arriving at the place, I noticed the 2 window a/c's were missing. Their mattress that was full of bed bugs was also still outside the front door. I wasn't exactly surprised at this one, it's been there a while now. What did really shock me is after getting inside, it was actually cleaned! Now, they didn't exactly do a good job. However, all their stuff was moved out and they made a decent attempt at cleaning. They even had the drip pans from the stove left in the sink with soap and water soaking. This was definitely a first for me on an eviction!

I'm still going to have to get the cleaning crew through there, but they won't have to do as much. Only a couple things to haul off that was on the outside and that was already done today. Write up a bill for rent, ac's and cleaning and I'm done. Not saying it was in turnover shape, but this is the cleanest I've ever got a place back on an eviction. This is the one I got processed from the beach if you read that post.

Go Doogie!

One for the good guys!

Did you do anything to inspire this? Move out letter?

Don’t forget to add BB treatment. That mattress worries me.

Thanks all, it really was a surprise.

I guess the incentive to clean upon move out came from my attorney. In court, she drilled into them they had to be out by X time and the place had to be clean in order to agree to this. Apparently, it sunk in.

As far as bed bugs go, the mattress has been outside for a while. I don't think there would be any bedbugs left alive. I sprayed my truck bed down as well. I also park the truck outside at all times. It never makes it into the garage. While not fullproof, the threat has been greatly reduced.

... for a while. I don't think there would be any bedbugs left alive. ..