Maybe a bit harsh, Tom. The reason we're required to leave MQs in good order is so that the next occuoants can move into a house in habitable state. If the interests of the next occupant is truly the reason, "they" must then assume some responsibility for maintenance of the property and its habitable state until it is reoccupied.
It's not a good feeling to work hard to ensure everything is perfect when leaving a quater only to have to move into another that is clearly not right. Just saying.