Apartment Hunting Checklist
Home |
Studios |
1BR |
2BR |
3BR |
4BR |
5+BR |
Sublets |
Non-Student |
Complexes |
Roommates
|
|
Apartment Hunting Checklist |
|
|||
|
Home |
Studios |
1BR |
2BR |
3BR |
4BR |
5+BR |
Sublets |
Non-Student |
Complexes |
Roommates |
|||||
| Apartment
Address:
_____________________________________________________________ Landlord's Name and #: _______________________________________ ______________ |
| Cost |
Property
Owner |
| ___________Rent
___________Security/Deposit: ___________Are utilities included? ___________If not, what will they cost? ___________Is the apartment furnished? ___________If not, can I afford to furnish it? |
___________Is
the property owner generally available? ___________Will he/she respond promptly when repairs and maintenance are needed? ___________Have any of my friends rented from this person before? ___________What do other tenants think about the property owner? |
| Security |
Comfort |
| ___________Are
the door locks adequate? ___________Are there locks on the windows (especially basement and first floor units)? ___________Are the hallways/outside entrance lit? ___________Is there a buzzer or intercom system? ___________Are there peepholes in the entrance door? ___________Is there an alarm system, security personnel? |
___________What
floor level is the apartment on? ___________Is it within walking distance to campus? ___________Are there laundry facilities on the premises? ___________Are they safe and well lit? ___________On a bus line? ___________Campus bus? ___________Is it close to grocery stores? |
| Kitchen |
Bathroom
& Plumbing |
| ___________Is
it large enough to eat in? ___________Is the sink scratched, damaged, rusted? ___________Does the faucet work? ___________Does the sink drain? ___________Does it seal? ___________Is the stove/oven clean? ___________Do the burners and oven work properly? ___________Are there adequate cabinets and countertops? ___________Is the floor in good condition? ___________Is there a vent fan? ___________Is there a dishwasher? ___________Is there a garbage disposal? ___________Are the refrigerator and freezer large enough? ___________How does the water taste? |
___________Do
the faucets leak? ___________Are the fixtures chipped, stained or rusted? ___________Are the tiles loose or cracking? ___________Is there a shower? ___________Shower curtain rod? ___________Is there a medicine cabinet? ___________Are there mirrors? ___________Towel racks? ___________Toilet tissue holder ___________Is there good lighting? ___________Is there a vent fan? ___________Are the electrical outlets usable and safe? ___________Is there adequate water pressure? (to test, turn on water in tub & sink and flush toilet) ___________Will there be adequate hot water? ___________Does each apartment have it own hot water tank? ___________How many gallons? (10 gallons per person is recommended) ___________What is the recovery time? |
| Heating |
Electrical |
| ___________Can
I control the heat? ___________Is the house insulated? ___________Are there storm windows? ___________Are there heat ducts in each room? |
___________Are
the outlets grounded in each room? ___________Is the circuit breaker or fuse box within easy access? ___________Do all the outlets and light switches work? |
|
General |
Neighborhood |
|
___________Is
there parking? ___________Is there enough parking for all of the tenants in the building? ___________Are there water stains on the ceilings or walls? ___________Can I hear the neighbors? ___________Can the neighbors hear me? ___________Are there signs of mice or pests? ___________Is there adequate closet space? ___________Has the apartment been freshly painted? ___________Can the mailbox be locked? |
___________What
is the general condition of the building? ___________Have there been any burglaries or other crimes in the area? ___________Is the building on a main street? ___________Are there any nuisances in the area such as a swamp, firehouse, hospital or the Carrier Dome? ___________Will I be happy living in this apartment for nine months or a year? |