Apartment Renting Tips
About the apartment:
| 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. | Are there kitchen appliances? If so, do they work properly? |
| 7. | Are there lights fixtures in the apartment. If so, are they in good condition and work properly? |
| 8. | Do you have any limits on decorating the apartment (i.e. change wall paint, hang pictures, rearrange the furniture). |
| 9. | Do shower and water facets work properly? |
| 10. | Is there any limitation regarding number of occupants and guests? |
| 11. | Is there a required security deposit? If so, what needs to be done in order to receive full refund? |
| 12. |
What is the garbage day and where should you put your garbage?
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About the building:
| 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. | Does the Building have sprinklers? 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? |