Suggested Questions for Landlords

Below is a list of suggested questions to ask the landlord or property manager when considering a new apartment. 

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054-20 SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR LANDLORDS • Do you take checks from all tenants in the apartment/house, or just one check from the group? • How much is the security deposit and what should I do to receive as much of my deposit back as possible? • What utilities are included in rent? If none, what is an estimate of monthly cost? • Is Wifi available? If not, what is the estimated cost? • How many parking places are available to the apartment and is there a monthly charge? Will I have to sign a parking contract for 12 months? • If the last month of the lease is not a complete month, will the rent be prorated? • If there is not a washer/dryer in the unit, where is the laundry facility? If there is a laundry room, is it coin-op or is there an electronic payment system? How many washers/dryers are in the laundry room? • Is there a maintenance person on call 24/7? What is the emergency phone number? • Is there any security in the building or in the area? How does security differ on weekdays and weekends? During holidays/breaks? • Are there exterior lights and are they working? • When will I be expected to renew the lease? • For a house – who is responsible for grass cutting and snow removal? • Do all bedrooms have smoke detectors? Are they hard wired or battery operated? • Does the house/complex have a sprinkler system? Who pays for it? • How much is the sublet fee? What is the sublet process? • If no one is in the apartment for the summer, can the utilities be turned off? • Where is the nearest bus stop? NOTES: ________________________ ________________________