answer quickly please... viewing a flat!?

Question

hiya, i'm viewing a flat today which i'm pretty much going for because my friend viewed it on my behalf whilst i was at work. what sort of important questions should i remember to ask whilst viewing and signing my tenancy?? help!!!!

Answer 1

Apartment Condition

* What conditions are the floors in? the walls? the ceilings?
* ... the windows? are they drafty?
* ... the doors? are they solid? the locks?
* Any signs of water damage?
* Is there a smell?
* Were there pets in the apartment before? (think: carpets, allergies)
* Will the landlord be painting/repairing before you move in?
* Is there trash around the apartment? When will the landlord remove it?
* Are there loose cables around? (ie a cable tv cable you won't use)

Apartment Structure

* Are there enough windows? Is it sunny?
* How is the ventilation?
* How big are the rooms?
* How high are the ceilings?
* What is the storage space like in the apartment in general?
* ... in the kitchen specifically?
* Is there an attic? A basement? Are they shared? Are they clean?
* ... is there access to the apartment from them? (do they compromise security?)
* Is the kitchen big enough to handle the number of people who will be using it at the same time?
* Is there enough counter space?

Water

* How is the water pressure? (test if you can)
* How is the hot water? Is the hot water heater separate?
* What kind of tub? shower? kitchen sink?
* Does the sprayer work in the sink, if there is one?
* Signs of water damage around the bathroom/kitchen sink?

Utilities

* Exactly what utilities are/are not included in the rent?
* How is the apartment heated? How much does it cost to heat?
* Where are the heat sources located? Baseboard? Radiators?
* Where are the electric outlets located? Are they grounded?
* Where are the telephone jacks located?
* Does the doorbell work?

Appliances

* Refrigerator? Does it smell?
* Stove? Oven clean? Bottom part clean? If not, will landlord clean it?
* Dishwasher?
* Is there furniture there that the previous tenant didn't/won't remove? (Do you want it?)
* What laundry facilities, if any, are available? If there are machines, are they free? clean? safe? If there are not, are there hookups, or is there a laundromat nearby?

Outside

* Is there a yard? What is it like?
* How well is the outside of the building maintained?
* What are the neighbors like? Are there children?
* What is the neighborhood like? the town?
* What is the car traffic like? foot traffic?
* What do you see from the windows in each room?
* Is there parking? For how many? On street parking available?
* Does the landlord plow the driveway? Hire someone to do it?

Security

* How can you enter the apartment?
* Are the stairs clean and well lit?
* Is the door to the building locked separately?
* Is the outside/driveway well lit?
* Will the landlord change the locks on your apartment?
* Do the doors to the outside have windows? peepholes? chains?
* Are the windows to the apartment at ground level?
* Is the apartment a danger in a fire? (exiting, alarms)

Other concerns and questions
* Does the building contain mostly families, teens? (the more families- the better.)
* Why is the apartment vacant?
* What kind of rental agreement does the landlord want?
* When is the apartment available?

# How much is the rent payable and when is it due every month? How much is the security deposit and is it fully refundable?

# Is there a penalty fee for late payment of the rent?

# What are the terms for renewing the lease?

# Are pets allowed and if not, would it be possible to have pets if you paid a pet deposit? If a pet-deposit policy is in place, is it refundable if there's no damage caused to be found when you move out?

# What are the conditions if you have to move out before the lease expires? Even if you may think you won’t have to move out for a long time, it’s better to keep your options safe and negotiate secure terms should you need to move out earlier than the expiry of the lease period.

# Are you allowed to share your unit with roommates and what is the policy on subletting the place?

# Can you paint the walls or make other decorating changes?

# Are you allowed to run a home business from your apartment?

# Who will be responsible for property maintenance?

# Who are your neighbors?

# How close is the nearest post office, grocery store, bank, restaurant and public transportation?

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

1. Ownership rights should be undisputed
2. All taxes and dues on the property should be fully paid
3. There should be no problems in water supply, electricity connection, etc
4. Any potential repair work required
5. Water/Gas leakage issues
6. What kind of neighbors you have
7. Actual carpet area - this will tell you the exact usable area you will pay for
8. Price of the property
9. Title transfer procedures and time lines
10. Any other issues/instructions that an occupant needs to know.

Answer 3

What bills you are responsible for ie council tax,water and insurances.
Check out any noisy neighbours if you can view at night as well as in the day when your neighbours may be out at work but if they come home at five and blare out the music you may have problems.
Can you do any redecorating?
Can you have pets ( you may one day want one )
How much is the bond and deposit and what sort of damage would constitute you not getting it back.
Check out if there is somewhere you can park your car if you have one.
How long is the tenency for and how much do either parties ahve to give to move out.

Answer 4

Hi.....
I suggest that a very basic or first thing you should do to take camera with you and take the Pictures of maximum Spots and Corners,Washroom Just to check the Current Condition because sometimes after buying when we complaint they seller says thaqt it happened after you bought...
Other thing,ask if there is any loose spots or not..this thing should come out at this stage
other thing..read the Contract Carefully like generally they give on yearly basis....
and anything comes in your knowledge...ask freely

Answer 5

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Answer 6

How much are bills, council tax etc. What are the arangement for rubbish disposal. Is there an inventory? What are the deposit terms? Who do you contact in case of an emergency (heating breaks down etc). Etc.

Answer 7

You shouldn't rent based on what your friend thinks.

Are utilities included?
Does it have laundry available?
How long is the lease?
Can it be broken if I need to move( like for work)?
How much to get in( First , last security deposit)?

Things like that.

Answer 8

whens the rent to be paid, who deals with any maintenance, should you wish to decorate are you allowed, are pets of any kind allowed, and do they know what the neighbours are like, what notice do you need to give before you move, and how much notice will you recieve should the landlord want to sell, or something like.....good luck with the move

Answer 9

Council tax rates

Answer 10

DO THEY WANT A SECURITY DEPOSIT, DOES YOUR RENT COVER ELECTRIC,WATER,TRASH PICKUP,? ARE YOU ASSIGNED A CERTAIN PARKING SPOT. ARE YOU ALLOWED PETS, AND IN EMERGENCY IF YOU HAD TO BREAK THE TENANCY WHAT WOULD IT BE. ARE YOU REQUIRED TO STAY SO MANY MONTHS BEFORE YOU ARE CONSIDERED . CAN A PERSON PAY SEVERAL MONTHS IN ADVANCE AND GET A CHEAPER RATE ?