SECURITY AND SAFETY
__ Doors have dead bolt locks?
__ Patio/balcony door lock? Have a security bar?
__ Does front door have a viewfinder (peephole)?
__ Exterior doors 1-3/8” metal or solid wood?
__ Windows open (stay open by themselves), close and lock?
__ Hallway & outdoor lighting sufficient?
STATE OF REPAIR
__ Doors & windows fit securely in their frames?
__ Any broken windows?
__ All windows have screens? Any screens torn?
__ Any spots on ceiling or walls from water leaks?
__ Any evidence of mold on walls, floor or ceiling?
__ Any faucets leak? Pipes under sinks leak?
__ Does toilet flush properly?
__ Exhaust fans in bathroom and kitchen?
__ Any evidence of roaches?
__ Any light fixture covers broken or missing?
__ Covers on light switches & electrical outlets?
__ Electrical outlets grounded (3-prong outlets)?
__ Properly working smoke detector installed near bedrooms on every level?
__ Properly working carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of bedroom?
__ If basement, any sign of seepage?
FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
__ Are refrigerator and freezer large enough?
__ Is freezer self-defrosting?
__ Are all appliances in good working order?
__ Are blinds or curtains provided for windows?
__ Is furniture in good condition?
__ Will apartment needed to be painted?
__ Will carpet need to be replaced? Cleaned?
__ Enough light in each room? Need lamps?
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK
__ Enough electrical outlets? Phone jacks?
__ Hallways clean?
__Adequate storage space (closets, cabinets)?
__ Will you have your own meter for every utility for which you must pay (gas, electric, water)?
__ Will you have your own heat control?
__ Sufficient hot water for showers? (ask current tenants)
__ Water pressure adequate (ask current tenants)?
__ Is the parking lot in good condition? Are any spaces too small or hard to maneuver because of a post or dumpster?
__ Is the ramp to an underground lot too steep?
__ Do you remember the apartment number so that when you sign the lease, you will be sure that you will be signing for the exact same apartment that you saw?
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