Perth Tenants Lose $2.65 Million in Rental Bonds Over Cleaning—Report Calls for “Black-and-White” Standards

PERTH, WA — May 29, 2025 - A new analysis by Majestic Vacate Cleaning Perth reveals a startling $2.65 million was withheld from Western Australian tenants' rental bonds in September 2024—22.2% of all bond deductions that month—because properties were deemed not "reasonably clean." The company is urging policymakers to introduce clear, enforceable cleaning standards to curb a growing wave of disputes hitting renters and landlords alike.

Key Data Points:

• $2.65 million: Total bond money lost to cleaning issues in a single month (September 2024).
• 22.2%: Proportion of all bond deductions caused by cleaning disputes.
• 30%: Share of Majestic's jobs that are urgent re-cleans after initial tenant cleaning fails agent inspections.
• 98%: First-time pass rate when professional bond cleaning is used.
• 36%: Percentage of WA tenants who received their full bond back in 2022.
• 2x: Bond disputes in WA have doubled since 2020 (Consumer Protection WA).
• $450-$1,000: DIY cleaning cost range for a 3-bedroom, but with high risk of bond loss.
• $350-$550: Typical professional cleaning cost, with warranty and very low risk.

Subjectivity Costs Millions: "Reasonably Clean" Means Trouble

"'Reasonably clean' means different things to different property managers," explains Asmita Sherchan, Director of Majestic Vacate Cleaning Perth. "Tenants are often forced to pay twice—once for their own cleaning efforts, and again after failing the final inspection."

Suburb Hotspots: Who's Losing the Most?

• Perth CBD, WA 6000: High-rise apartments—strict strata bylaws.
• Scarborough, WA 6019: Coastal properties—sand and salt issues.
• Fremantle, WA 6160: Heritage homes—DIY cleans miss key details.

Solution: Make It Black-and-White

Majestic Vacate Cleaning Perth is calling for the WA Government to adopt compulsory end-of-lease cleaning checklists, providing legal certainty and reducing tribunal disputes for both tenants and property managers.

"If we take out the grey areas and replace them with clear checklists, everyone wins—less stress, fewer disputes, and fairer outcomes," says Sherchan.

Read the full analysis:

• Bond cleaning statistics and Perth rental data
• Why real estate agents demand professional cleaning receipts

About Majestic Vacate Cleaning Perth

Majestic Vacate Cleaning Perth partners with over 50 real estate agencies, delivering bond and post-construction cleans engineered for first-time inspection passes, with a service warranty.