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Once you’ve found a new place, you’ll need to closely inspect the apartment prior to move-in. You may have already done an initial inspection as you were checking out the apartment initially, but once you’ve signed the lease it’s a good idea to look at it again closely before you move in to see if everything is working as it should be and to see if there are any unnoticed problems.
You’ll want to get any problems fixed prior to moving in, as this will likely be the easiest time – and you won’t have to scramble to clean up before someone comes in to fix it. Besides, you want to be able to move in and know everything is working perfectly and that you have nothing more to worry about except settling in.
New Apartment Inspection Checklist
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Take a list with you when you visit your place, prior to moving your stuff in. Look closely for the following things and see if anything is going to be problematic. If so, ask your building custodian (or landlord directly) if that can be fixed before you move in.
- do all electric outlets work? Check each one.
- do all light switches turn on lights?
- is there hot water?
- do doors close and shut properly (hinges ok, etc.)?
- can all the windows open and shut properly?
- are there screens (with no holes) on all the windows?
- are there any problems with the refridgerator?
- has the apartment been cleaned of all dust, bugs, and garbage?
While it may seem these are obvious things to check for, when you’re in the middle of moving you may not be thinking of each of these – there’s a lot going through your mind as it is. It helps to make a list and take it in – if you can, you might as well bring it in and check for these things on your initial search, too.
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these other articles in this series:
1. How To Know Whether It’s Time To Get a New Apartment
2. Best Times of Month, Year To Make a Move
3. How the Lease Application Process Works, and What You Need For It
4. Total Costs of Moving To A New Apartment
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Great article. I think a lot of people who rent apartments don’t spend the time closely inspecting their property like they would if they were purchasing. If you don’t inspect, you could be locked into a rental agreement for a year in an apartment that is crawling with bugs, or has major defects. I think your checklist will really help renters.
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