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Apartment Renter's Checklist

There are a lot of questions here. Place check marks in front of the ones most critical to your decision - like do they allow pets, or can you move in on the 15th. Be sure to get answers to these questions before making an appointment to visit. If possible, take pictures during your visit to remember unique features about each apartment. We've gone ahead and filled in some information about this property. For a printable MS Word version of this Checklist, go to the Forms page.


  
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Property Address: 
8249 Keating
  8249 Keating   8249 Keating   8249 Keating 
 Lease Terms         
         Monthly Rent
$1,650 
      
   Early Payment Discount
 Up to $100
      
   Security Deposit
 1.5 months
      
   First/Last month in Advance
 No
      
   Date Available        
   Flexible move-in date
 Yes
      
   Application Fee
 No
      
   Credit/Job Verification Fee
 $80
      
   Length of Lease
 1 year
      
   Approval Time
 2 days
      
   Early Cancellation Option
 Yes
      
   Lease Signing Bonus        
             
 Utilities (if not included est. cost)        
    Heat Included
 Yes
      
   Radiator / Electric / GFA or HWFA
 Best: HWFA
      
   Central A/C Included
 No
      
   Stove Gas Included
 No
      
   Electric Included
 No
      
   Water Included
 Yes
      
   Free Cable TV/Computer
 No
      
   Free Wi-Fi
 City
      
      
 
      
Appliances        
   Stove - Gas or Electric
 Gas
      
   Microwave Provided
 Upon request
      
   Refrigerator Provided
 Yes
      
   Dishwasher Provided        
   Garbage Disposal Provided
 No
      
   Washer / Dryer (in unit)
 No
      
   Washer / Dryer (in building) 
 Yes
      
   Window Air Conditioner Provided
 Upon Request
      
   BBQ Grill Provided
  w/ 2 yr lease
      
           
 Apartment Description        
   Apartment # or Floor #        
   Approximate Square Feet
 1,000
      
   # of Bedrooms
 3
      
   # of Bathrooms
 1
      
   # of Rooms
 7
      
   # of Closets
 6
      
   # of 3-Prong Outlets
 In every room
      
   Cable/Satellite Ready
 Yes
      
   Thermostat (heat control in unit)
 Yes
      
   Furnished Apartment
 No
      
   Pets Allowed        
   Water beds Allowed
 No
      
   Smoking Allowed
 Yes
      
   Good/Functional Windows
 Drafty but work
      
   Storm Windows & Screens
 Mostly
      
   Sufficient Sunlight
 22 windows
      
   Window Views
 Tree tops
      
   Window Shades/Blinds
 Yes
      
   High Ceilings
 Yes
      
   Fireplace - Wood/Gas/Elect
 Electric
      
   Balcony or Porch
 No
      
   Freshly Painted
 Yes
      
   Floors - Carpet/Wood/Vinyl        
              
 Kitchen Features        
   Eat-In Kitchen
 Yes
      
   Kitchen Pantry
 Yes
      
   Kitchen Cabinet Space
 Tons
      
   Good Counter Space
 Yes
      
   Double Sink
 Yes
      
   Kitchen Island
 No
      
   Stainless Steel Appliances
 No
      
   Stove Vent
 Yes
      
   Spice Rack
 Yes
      
   Good Lighting
 Yes
      
   Separate Dining Room
  Yes
      
           
 Bathroom Features        
   Bath Tub or Shower Only
 Combo
      
   Enclosed Shower
 Yes
      
   Mirrored Medicine Cabinet
 Yes
      
   Bathroom Closet
 Yes
      
   Vent Fan
 Yes
      
   Good lighting
 Yes
      
             
 Building Features        
   # of Units in building
 4
      
   Heated Laundry Room
 Yes
      
   Laundry Coin Changer
 Yes
      
   Laundry Detergent Vending
 Yes
      
   Trash Chute
 No
      
   Storage Lockers
 Yes
      
   Private Patio
 Yes
      
   BBQ Grills Allowed
 Yes
      
   Landscaped Yard
 Yes
      
   Garage Parking
 No
      
   Off-Street Parking
 Available
      
   Guest Parking
 Yes
      
   Good Street Parking
 Yes
      
   Doorman
 No
      
   Pool or Gym
 Not in Bldg
      
   Building Manager
 Yes
      
   Old or New Building
 Vintage
      
   Elevator
 No
      
              
 Safety / Security        
   Entry Intercom
 Yes
      
   Entry Door Buzzer
 Yes
      
   Well Lighted Hallways
 Yes
      
   Locking Private Mailbox
 Yes
      
   Apartment Door Dead bolts
 Yes
      
   Master Key System
 Yes
      
   Peep holes in Front & Rear Doors
 Windows
      
   Laundry Room Surveillance
 Yes
      
   Indoor Bike Storage
 Yes
      
   Working Smoke/CO Detectors
 Yes
      
   Fire Extinguishers
 Yes
      
   Sprinkler System
 No
      
   Landlord on Premises
 Yes
      
   Safe Neighborhood
 Yes
      
              
 Transportation        
   Near Bus Stop
 One block
      
   Near Train Station  Walking distance      
   Near Metra
 15 min. drive
      
   Near Expressways
 Yes
      
             
 Community (distances to ...)        
   School / Work        
   Grocery  Walking distance      
   Drug Store  Walking distance      
   Bank  Walking distance      
   Post Office  Walking distance      
   Restaurants  Walking distance      
   Park / Playground  Walking distance      
   Public Pool  Walking distance      
   Transportation  Walking distance      
   Health Clubs
 5 min
      
   Library
 5 min
      
   Shopping Malls
 10 min
      
   Beach
 15 min
      
   Theaters
 10 min
      
   Downtown (Loop)
 35 min
      
   Quality of Schools
 Very Good
      
   Quality of Parks & Recreation
 Very Good
      
             
 Misc. to Watch Out For or Ask About        
   Signs of roaches/mice/ants 
 No
      
   Visible Water Damage
 No
      
   Good Water Pressure
 Yes
      
   Sufficient Hot Water
 Yes
      
   How Does the Water Taste
 Good
      
   Do Faucets Drip
 No
      
   Toilet Flushes Properly
 Yes
      
   Cell Phone Reception        
   Noise Level (Trains/Busy Streets, etc.)
 Quiet
      
   Clean Floors & Cabinets
 Yes
      
   Clean Refrigerator & Oven
Yes
      
   Green / Environmental Features
 Yes
      
   Willing to trade rent for bldg services
 Possibly
      
   Talk to Other Tenants  Friendly / Positive      
   Does Manager seem nice and
 receptive to your questions
 Yes
      
               
 Abbreviations:        
   GFA = Gas Forced Air (central heating)
   HWFA = Hot Water Forced Air (central heating, but without the gas or Carbon Monoxide)
   A/C = Air Conditioning
   
   

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