Apartment Hunting Checklist

There are ample things to consider when you’re hunting for a new apartment. The big ones tend to be what you’ll be paying for rent and the terms of your lease, but in the excitement of finding a place you love and slapping down a deposit before it gets taken by another zealous apartment-hunter, you may overlook other important details. To ensure that you’ve covered all your bases, before you put a pen to the legalese, prepare a checklist of sorts ahead of time.

         Location; (proximity to grocery stores, transit, outside noise, et cetera)

         Pet allowances

         Parking and extra fees associated with it

         Availability of laundry

         Utilities cost

         Number and placement of outlets; (and don’t forget to test the outlets beforehand)

         Water pressure and temperature

         Appliances that come with the apartment

         Cost effective appliances

         Cable and internet hookups and availability

         The availability of air conditioning

         Decorating restrictions