emptying bins + gardening before moving out

bhaisab

I am due to complete on Tuesday.
I understand that when moving out of the house, I will have to clean and leave in a good state.

Do I need to do the gardening?
There's no mess or rubbish.
I have done some work - mowed the lawn and trimmed bushes/hedges
but I cba weeding the gravel driveway and footpath, especially in this weather
Its not a jungle, but considerably greener than when the buyers viewed the house

Also its mentioned in the contact that when leaving, the bins should be empty but due to timing of fortnightly bin collections, recycling bin will be empty but the general bin might be 3/4 full

Do I need to do the weeding and get waste collection firm to empty bin?

NinjaTune

I'd forget about the weeding but definitely get rid of your rubbish!

janzbro

I wouldnt worry about it, the bins can only be emptied when there is a collection, just leave a note saying sorry but bin collection not till whenever 

Thrugelmir

You could always apply some weedkiller to the drive. 

davidmcn

You've got no contractual obligation to empty the bins, and given the current difficulties in doing so I don't see a problem in just leaving it for the next collection (helpful if you tell the new people what the timetable is for collections).

NinjaTune

davidmcn said:

You've got no contractual obligation to empty the bins, and given the current difficulties in doing so I don't see a problem in just leaving it for the next collection (helpful if you tell the new people what the timetable is for collections).

Even though it's mentioned in the contract that the bins should be empty?  I guess if there's not going to be any kind of penalty to OP then fair enough, leave the rubbish with a note explaining why and the date of next collection.

elsien

If there's a gap before the new people move in and you get on with the neighbours, ask them to put the bin out. I did that when next door's tenant left (partly for selfish reasons because it was starting to pong.)

davidmcn

NinjaTune said:

davidmcn said:

You've got no contractual obligation to empty the bins, and given the current difficulties in doing so I don't see a problem in just leaving it for the next collection (helpful if you tell the new people what the timetable is for collections).

Even though it's mentioned in the contract that the bins should be empty?

Missed that! Never heard of it being a standard thing before.

In which case they do, unless of course they haven't even exchanged yet in which case they have an opportunity to amend that. Doubt anybody's really going to be pursuing them just because it happens to be not quite bin day yet.

warby68

One of our vendors told us he was taking his bins with him (thinking he would avoid a charge at his newbuild) - his solicitor politely reminded him that wasn't the norm. He did however take all the light bulbs and toilet rolls.
I wouldn't worry but I would try to leave any rubbish in as 'nice' a condition as possible, bagged up etc and also not  leave types of waste such as food which will be very unpleasant if left for a few weeks.

bhaisab

Thrugelmir said:

You could always apply some weedkiller to the drive. 

+1
thanks for reminding me
I do have some weedkiller spray that I can use
weeds wont be gone but will be dead and crispy

davidmcn said:

You've got no contractual obligation to empty the bins, and given the current difficulties in doing so I don't see a problem in just leaving it for the next collection (helpful if you tell the new people what the timetable is for collections).

this is my mistake
On the TA6 property information form, it says "all rubbish to be removed from property (including from the loft, garden, shed etc) but doesnt say bins, I just presumed bins must have rubbish removed

elsien

No, that just means don't leave your carp taking up space in the house. Parent had to get a skip and bill the previous owners after they spend the time between exchange and completion adding to the used toy/old carpet collection that wasn't there when she viewed.