Managing a rental property in Chicago involves a continuous cycle of tenant transitions, and the quality of the cleaning done between tenants affects nearly every part of that cycle. A well-cleaned unit attracts better applicants, commands higher rents, photographs more compellingly for listings, and generates fewer complaints during the new tenancy. A unit that is cleaned quickly or carelessly creates the opposite set of outcomes: deferred maintenance complaints, faster deterioration of finishes, and the kind of tenant dissatisfaction that contributes to shorter tenancies.
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