Louisiana Tourists Leaving Filthy Rentals in Florida

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - People from Louisiana are flocking to the Emerald Gulf Coast this summer, but some are leaving their rentals a mess.

It's no secret that people from Louisiana love to have a good time, and there's nothing wrong with that, but when it comes time for the party to end, we need to be better guests.

I recently spoke to a property manager along the Gulf Coast in Florida, and he informed me that word is out that guests from Louisiana are a mess. When he told me that, I asked him to explain further.

The property manager stated that many cleaning services in the Florida Panhandle are complaining about rental units being left dirty and in disarray. They have noticed that people often rent the units left in deplorable conditions from our state.

When you rent a property, you pay a cleaning fee for cleaners to clean up after you leave. However, this does not excuse anyone from leaving food everywhere and littering the unit with sand. Sadly, some renters are leaving units in disrepair, which delays future check-ins for those arriving the following week.

I share this with you because I don't want our great state to get a bad reputation. And secondly, if this continues, I wouldn't be shocked if renters charge a higher cleaning fee for those visiting from Louisiana.

During our discussion, the property manager stated that renters from Louisiana have left food on the floors and in beds, scattered sand throughout the units, and have left other items that aren't suitable for a PG-13 rating.

The manager stated that they never expect guests to "detail" the unit they rented, but common courtesy does call for some simple maintenance and cleanliness.

I certainly hope that some guests from Louisiana start to clean up after themselves while on vacation. After all, haven't we all been instructed to leave a place as it was when we arrived?

Should You Tip Condo Cleaners?

Yes, just as with any other service, consider leaving a tip for the individuals who clean the condo you rented while on vacation.

The amount to be left is always in question, but the general amount should range from 10 - 20% of the amount paid for the service.

Some in the industry also say that leftover drinks or food, which is unopened, is also appreciated. Yes, those cleaners do at times reward themselves with unopened food or beverages.