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Apartment viewing checklist
A printable checklist for viewing an apartment: what to check outside, inside, and what to ask the landlord.
What is on this checklist
Take it with you. Tick each item as you look around.
Outside and building
- Front door locks and buzzer work
- Lighting at the entrance and in halls
- Mailboxes and package delivery
- Laundry: in unit, shared or none
- Parking or bike storage, and what it costs
- Trash and recycling area
- Signs of pests near bins or in halls
Inside the home
- Water pressure and hot water in every tap
- Every window opens, closes and locks
- Signs of damp, mold or leaks (ceilings, under sinks)
- Heating and air conditioning work
- Outlets in the places you need them
- Phone signal and internet options
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Noise from street, neighbors or upstairs
- Storage and closet space
- Appliances included and their condition
Ask the landlord or agent
- Rent, deposit and every fee, in writing
- Which utilities are included
- How repairs are reported and how fast they are fixed
- Lease length, renewal and early exit terms
- Pet, guest and subletting rules
- When the rent last went up
- Who lived here before, and why they left
