When you are ready to rent an apartment, there
are a few issues you must pay attention to.
| 1. |
Does the apartment
need to be painted? If so, who will do it
and pay for it? |
| 2. |
How is the carpet/floor? Is
it dirty or stained? Does it need to be cleaned
before you move in and move out? Who will
pay for it? |
| 3. |
Are the utilities (gas, light,
water) included in the rent? If not, what
is the average monthly cost? |
| 4. |
How are the windows? Do they
work? Do they lock? Is there anything wrong
with them? |
| 5. |
Does the apartment lock work
properly? How many keys are there? Are you
allowed to make more copies if you need to? |
| 6. |
Does the doorbell work, if
there is one? |
| 7. |
If the apartment is furnished,
is there anything broken or not working properly?
If so, make sure you tell the landlord. |
| 8. |
If you have your own furniture,
is it going to fit well in the apartment?
It is recommended to measure the rooms and
the doors to make sure the furniture will
get through. |
| 9. |
Are there kitchen appliances?
If so, do they work properly? |
| 10. |
Are there lights fixtures in
the apartment. If so, are they in good condition
and work properly? |
| 11. |
Are there phone jacks in the
apartment? Is there a phone line already hooked
up to the apartment or do you have to order
your own? |
| 12. |
Do you have any limits on decorating
the apartment (i.e. change wall paint, hang
pictures, rearrange the furniture). |
| 13. |
Do shower and water facets
work properly? |
| 14. |
Has the apartment been exterminated
since the previous tenants moved? If not,
when will it be done? |
| 15. |
What is the apartment heating
source (gas or electricity)? Is there a control
switch inside the apartment? |
| 16. |
Is there any limitation regarding
number of occupants and guests? |
| 17. |
Are children and pets allowed
in the apartment? |
| 18. |
Is there a required security
deposit? If so, what needs to be done in order
to receive full refund? |
| 19. |
What is the garbage day and
where should you put your garbage? |
| 1. |
Is there private parking in the building?
Is it included in the rent or do you have
to pay it separately? If there is no parking,
where can you park? |
| 2. |
Is there public transportation around the
building? |
| 3. |
Are there grocery stores around the neighborhood?
Are they walking distance or do you need a
car? |
| 4. |
Are there laundry facilities in the building?
If not, where are the closest ones? |
| 5. |
Is there a security system in the building? |
| 6. |
How does the building look? Is it clean
and well maintained? |
| 7. |
Are there fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
in the hallways? Where are the closest fire
exits? |
| 8. |
Is there a maintenance person in the building?
If something happens, whom should you call?
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