apartment hunting checklist
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Bring this apartment hunting checklist along with you on your next apartment search to compare and contrast the apartment communities you tour.TRANSCRIPT
1. Contact Name______________________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________________________2. Cost for Rent____________________ for____________________Bedroom/____________________Bathroom/____________________ sq. ft. Can be paid via:3. Length of lease:4. Average yearly rent increase________________________________________________________________________________________________
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05. security Deposit06. up-Front Deposits07. Refundable Pet Deposit?
08. Parking Fee? a. # of spaces________________09. Renter’s insurance?10. Late Fee $_____________after______________days from due date11. Returned Check Fee $_________________________________________
First Month’s Rent $_______________[Add #2, #5, #6, #7a, #8b, #9]Avg. Monthly Rent Due $_______________[Add #2, #7b, #8b, #9]Monthly utilities $_______________[Add #12-17, #30]
26. Refrigerator27. stove/Oven28. Microwave
29. Dishwasher30. Washer/Dryer
Rental $____________/month31. Laundry Facility
a. Pet Fee Deposit $__________ b. Monthly Pet Fee $__________
Amount $_____________________Amount $_____________________breed restrictions____________
b. Amount $___________/monthAmount $_____________/month
Y N
Apartment Community Name_______________________________________________________________________________
What are the Additional Fees?
how Much Will Everything Cost?
Are Appliances included?
12. Electricity13. internet14. Cable15. Water16. gas17. garbage Removal
Amount $______________/monthAmount $______________/monthAmount $______________/monthAmount $______________/monthAmount $______________/monthAmount $______________/month
Y N
Are utilities included?
internet Check Card Cash Money Order3 mos 6 mos 12 mos 14 mos
Y N Y N
18. smoke Detectors19. Fire Extinguishers20. sprinklers21. garbage Disposal22. Lights23. Windows open, close, & lock properly24. Easy Access Emergency Exits25. Water pressure
32. how much notice is given before maintenance enters the premises?______________________________________________________33. Expected maintenance response time?______________________
34. A/C filters changed by maintenance?35. Is the office knowledgeable & helpful?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
36. gated Community?37. Well-lit at night?38. Enough natural light in room[s]?39. Balcony/Patio?40. Fireplace?41. Apartment is inside building?42. Elevator?43. Wheelchair Accessible?44. Business Center?45. Clubhouse?46. View?47. Pool?48. gym? 49. Pet Friendly?50. Bark Park?51. Quiet hours________________________to__________________________52. Nearby Entertainment_________________________________________53. isP & Cable service providers__________________________________
is Everything up to Date & Working?
how is the service?
What Will it be Like to Live here?
Y N
Y N
Y N
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