Modern Slavery Statement for Tenancy Cleans
Commitment by Tenancy Cleans and tenancy cleaning teams
Tenancy Cleans is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our tenancy clean services and tenancy clean operations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, debt bondage, or exploitation. This statement outlines our approach and the actions we take to identify, prevent and mitigate risks across our supply chain for tenancy-clean and related services.
Our zero-tolerance approach is clear: no tolerance for modern slavery. We require all colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers to adhere to our ethical standards. All workers must be employed fairly and treated with dignity, and any breach of these standards will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and reporting to appropriate authorities where required.
Due diligence and supplier audits for tenancy cleaning contractors
We apply robust due diligence when engaging suppliers for tenancy cleaning and related support services. Our procurement process includes background checks, verification of employment practices and contract reviews. We conduct periodic supplier audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with our anti-slavery policies.
Supplier audits are tailored to risk profiles and include on-site inspections, documentation review and worker interviews. Audit frequency is determined by risk level, with higher-risk suppliers audited more frequently. Audit findings result in corrective action plans and follow-up audits until compliance is achieved.
Key elements of our supplier audit process include:
- Verification of right-to-work and lawful employment status
- Review of payroll, timekeeping and payment practices
- Interviews with a representative sample of workers
- Assessment of recruitment fees and third-party recruiter practices
We embed contractual protections into our agreements with tenancy clean providers. Contracts require adherence to our anti-slavery policies, allow for audit access and permit suspension or termination for violations. We also include clauses that require suppliers to extend equivalent protections to any subcontractors and labour providers used in tenancy cleaning operations.
Reporting channels are available to all employees, contractors and third parties involved in tenancy cleans. We provide multiple secure and confidential ways to raise concerns, including anonymous channels, internal reporting lines and escalation to senior management. All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly.
Our reporting and whistleblowing process emphasises protection for reporters and transparent resolution. We maintain records of reports, investigations and remedial actions, ensuring continuous improvement in our tenancy-clean compliance measures.
Training and awareness form a core part of our prevention strategy. All staff involved in tenancy clean services receive training on recognising signs of modern slavery, understanding our zero-tolerance policy, and following reporting procedures. We also require key suppliers to deliver equivalent training to their workforces.
We review this modern slavery statement and our practices annually to measure effectiveness and refine our approach. An annual review includes analysis of audit outcomes, incident reports, supplier performance and changes in regulatory expectations. The results inform updates to policies, supplier contracts and training materials.
In conclusion, Tenancy Cleans, tenancy cleaning teams and tenancy-clean partners are committed to continuous vigilance and improvement. Through a combination of a strict zero-tolerance policy, targeted supplier audits, multiple reporting channels and an annual review cycle, we strive to ensure our tenancy clean services are free from modern slavery and exploitation. This statement is approved at the highest level of our organisation and will be reviewed each year to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness.
