Compare the oven's move-out condition with the specific work claimed and the documented labor or vendor cost.
Facts that may support the charge
- There's heavy grease/burnt-on residue beyond normal use
- The oven was left in unusable condition
- The record identifies oven-specific work and itemizes the vendor cost or labor time and rate
Questions and warning signs
- No photos of the oven interior
- Charging a high fee without explaining time/materials
- Bundling oven cleaning into a flat fee with no breakdown
What to ask for
- Photos of the oven interior at move-out
- Invoice/work order identifying oven cleaning as a line item
- Time/material breakdown if done in-house
How to review or dispute it
- Request photos and invoice details tied to the oven.
- Provide your move-out oven photos (wide + close-ups).
- Dispute any flat charges not supported by evidence.
If you want to challenge the charge in writing, customize the dispute template. Use a full demand letter when you are ready to request repayment by a specific date.
Tip: Use the Deduction Checker to review the amount and record which supporting documents are missing.