1) Check the Basics First
Ensure that the apartment’s power outlets are working. Bring a mobile charger along to the apartment during the inspection. This will help you check whether the outlets are working. Next comes water pressure. The water pressure should be neither too hard nor too gentle.
2) Cellphone Signal Reception
The apartment may be cozy and cool. But, suppose the cellphone signal reception is poor. You will have to find a perfect spot in your house every single time you make a phone call. To avoid scampering to the perfect spot every time you have to make, test the scenario. Make calls from different spots during your visit to check the strength of the signal.
3) Look for Uninvited Visitors
Apartments come with furniture, appliances, and sometimes, unwanted guests: Pests and Rodents. While visiting an apartment, do check the kitchen cabinets for insect poop. You can also ask the apartment owner for a copy of the latest pest control treatment receipt.
4) Ask the Neighbors
Things may seem all rosy for you when you visit an apartment for the first time. However, do not get carried away by the appearance of a house. Instead, strike up conversations with neighbors, or with the apartment association members. Ask them how living in the apartment is like. Get to know about the maintenance staff as well.
5) Check the Household Appliances
Make sure stoves, ovens, and dishwashers are working. Discuss in advance with the landlord about the upkeep and repairs of the appliances.
6) Take Photos of Flaws
When you vacate, some landlords may try to deceive you. Usually, the owners blame tenants for the damages that existed even before they moved in. Even if it is a tear in the rug or a minor dent in the false ceiling, make sure to take photos during your visit.
Ensure that the apartment’s power outlets are working. Bring a mobile charger along to the apartment during the inspection. This will help you check whether the outlets are working. Next comes water pressure. The water pressure should be neither too hard nor too gentle.
2) Cellphone Signal Reception
The apartment may be cozy and cool. But, suppose the cellphone signal reception is poor. You will have to find a perfect spot in your house every single time you make a phone call. To avoid scampering to the perfect spot every time you have to make, test the scenario. Make calls from different spots during your visit to check the strength of the signal.
3) Look for Uninvited Visitors
Apartments come with furniture, appliances, and sometimes, unwanted guests: Pests and Rodents. While visiting an apartment, do check the kitchen cabinets for insect poop. You can also ask the apartment owner for a copy of the latest pest control treatment receipt.
4) Ask the Neighbors
Things may seem all rosy for you when you visit an apartment for the first time. However, do not get carried away by the appearance of a house. Instead, strike up conversations with neighbors, or with the apartment association members. Ask them how living in the apartment is like. Get to know about the maintenance staff as well.
5) Check the Household Appliances
Make sure stoves, ovens, and dishwashers are working. Discuss in advance with the landlord about the upkeep and repairs of the appliances.
6) Take Photos of Flaws
When you vacate, some landlords may try to deceive you. Usually, the owners blame tenants for the damages that existed even before they moved in. Even if it is a tear in the rug or a minor dent in the false ceiling, make sure to take photos during your visit.
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