what to look for in an apartment check
July 14th, 2009 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »the first time (and some I learned on my own):
- Check for water pressure and electricity while the landlord is in the room with you. See if water in the sink drains quickly. Check for loose wires, loose electrical outlets or fixtures. If there are problems, ask why, and if it will be fixed.
- Check for holes in the walls, floors, ceiling. Especially feel for soft spots covered up by the carpet or wallpaper.
- Check that doors lock well, windows seal completely.
- Check for water stains, fire damage, rotten wood. These could be symptoms of a bigger problem.
- Make a list of all the problems you see, and the landlord’s promises regarding them. Have him sign the paper.
- Be very clear about who will pay for needed repairs.
- You are either a “gut feel” person or you’re not. If you are, then watch for that gut reaction when you check the place out. I firmly believe that you can train your “gut,” or yourself to work with your “gut” to a point that you can trust it. Sometimes you get a strong feel for an apartment being either “right” or “wrong” for you. This, taken with all the other more pragmatic pointers in this article should point you right.
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