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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.

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Page 1: Apartment Hunting Checklist

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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