These questions should help you feel more confident going into your apartment search and meeting with landlords.
Apartment Availability:
- When can I move in to the apartment?
- Does someone currently live in the apartment?
- When does the apartment become available?
- Are any utilities included in the apartment’s monthly rent?
- Which utilities am I responsible for?
- Do you have a list of the companies for activation of utilities?
- Is there any maintenance that I will be responsible for?
- Are laundry facilities on the complex?
- Are there any recreational facilities and is there an extra charge for the use?
- How is trash taken care of?
- Is there parking at the apartment building?
- Is there assigned parking?
- How many parking spaces will I be assigned?
- Is there guest parking? If so, where?
- Are pets allowed in the complex?
- What kind of pets are acceptable?
- Is there a pet deposit and if so, is it refundable?
- What are the limitations on pets?
- What kind of security is offered?
- What are the quiet hours and overnight guests rules?
- What are move-in/move-out procedures?
- How do I receive deliveries?
- What is the monthly rent?
- How much is the deposit?
- When do you collect rent?
- What is the penalty for late rent?
- How do I go about renewing my lease?
- If I need different amenities, can I move into a different unit in the community?
- Can I have a sublet if necessary?
- What is the roommate policy?
- Is there an on-site office?
- Is there an emergency number?
- How fast is maintenance responded to?
- What kind of changes can I make to the apartment? (Painting, hanging wallpaper, shelving, etc.)
