Clear large items of refuse

• No large dumped bulk items including furniture (where present this will be reported)

Roads, paths and other hard areas are clean

• No litter.
  
• No piles of leaves and wind-blown rubbish.
  
• Gutters swept.

Refuse stores and hoppers are clean and functional

• No bad odours in refuse stores.
  
• Floors free of litter and waste material.
  
• Hoppers reasonably clean and in good repair.

Litter bins an recycling containers are in good order

• In good repair and hygienic.
  
• Recycling areas tidy and containers look cared for.

Refuse stores are clean and tidy

• No loose refuse in store.
  
• Floor clear of hazardous waste and tidy.
  
• No excessive smells or insect presence.

No graffiti or unauthorised bills

• No graffiti or unauthorised handbills / stickers (except those that are clearly new and await attention).

Lawns, beds and other planted areas

• Free of litter or other wind-blown rubbish

Areas being used as intended

• No signs of areas being abused.
  
• No stairs, landings or corridors obstructed by tenants' belongings (where present this will be reported).

Floors

• Evident that floors are swept carefully at frequent intervals.
• No litter and small bits.
• No piles of dust or debris in corners and along skirting
• Evident that floors are being washed carefully at reasonable intervals
• Clearly swept before being washed
  

Walls and balustrades are clean

• Look clean overall and do not appear patchy or smeared.
  
• No noticeable cobwebs or unsightly dust.
  

Communal doors are clean

• Look clean overall.
  
• Glass is clear and free of smears.
  
• Handles look clean.

Internal windows are clean

• Glass, frames and sills appear clean and cared for.
  

Lighting in good order

• Lights are working (any faults will be reported)
  

Lights are clean

• Communal light covers or shades are cleanm no noticeable dust or cobwebs
  

Garage and parking areas well maintained

• Free of removable oil deposits, old batteries, car parts, etc.
  

Cars and vans not causing any problems

• No abandoned, untaxed or obstructive cars or vans.
  
• Clear when parking is not allowed.
  

Play areas are clean

• Free from piles of leaves and wind-blown rubbish. Free of litter.
  

Signs and noticeboards in good condition

• Signs and notices can be read and have a cared-for appearance.
  
• No missing or redundant signs.
  
• Noticeboards in good condition.
  

Utility facilities in good order

• Electricity sub-stations secure and look cared for.
  
• Telecoms facilities including cabling, in good order and secure.
  

Estate storerooms offices and similar building in good order

• All buildings are accessible to staff.
  
• Buildings present cared for appearance with no significant repairs needed.
  

Windows are clean

• Glass, frames and sills appear clean and cared for.
  

Lifts are clean

• Walls and floors and control panels are clean and cared for. No stickers, handbills or messy residues from old stickers.