Apartment Hunting Checklist
Safety and Security
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Do you have deadbolt locks on your doors?
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Is there a lock on the patio/balcony door? Is there a security bar on your door?
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Is there a viewfinder (peephole) on the front door?
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Metal 1-3/8" outside doors or solid wood?
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What happens when windows open (and stay open), close, and lock?
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Is the illumination in the hallway and outside sufficient?
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Furniture And Appliances
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Is there enough space in the refrigerator and freezer?
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Is there a self-defrosting freezer?
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Are all of the appliances up to snuff?
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Do the windows have blinds or curtains?
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Is the furniture in decent shape?
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Is it necessary to paint the apartment?
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Is it necessary to replace the carpet? Cleaned?
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Is there sufficient light in each room? Do you require lighting?
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Repair Status
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Do your doors and windows close tightly in their frames?
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Are there any shattered windows?
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Isn't it true that all windows have screens? Are there any ripped screens?
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Are there any water stains on the ceiling or walls as a result of water leaks?
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Is there any mold on the walls, floor, or ceiling?
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Are there any dripping faucets? Is it possible that the pipes beneath the sinks are leaking?
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Is the toilet flushing correctly?
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Bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans?
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Is there any sign of roaches?
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Do you have any light fixture covers that are broken or missing?
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Light switch and electrical outlet covers?
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Are there any grounded electrical sockets (3-prong outlets)?
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Is there a working smoke alarm in each bedroom?
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Is there a carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of your bedroom that is working properly?
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Is there any evidence of seepage if it's in the basement?
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REMEMBER TO CHECK
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Is there a sufficient number of electrical outlets? Do you have any phone jacks?
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Clean hallways? Enough storage space (closets, cabinets)?
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Will you have a separate meter for each utility that you must pay for (gas, electricity, and water)?
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Will you be able to regulate your own temperature?
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Is there enough hot water for showers? (Inquire with current tenants)
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Is the water pressure sufficient (consult the current tenants)?
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Is the parking lot in decent shape? Are there any locations that are too tiny or difficult to handle due to a pole or dumpster?
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Is the entrance to an underground parking garage too steep?
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Do you remember the apartment number so that you can be sure you're signing for the same unit you saw when you sign the lease?
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