RENTAL UNIT CHECK LIST EXTERIOR YES NO Is the exterior of the structure in good repair Are the driveways sidewalks porche

							                   RENTAL UNIT CHECK LIST

EXTERIOR:

YES         NO
____        ____   Is the exterior of the structure in good repair?

____        ____   Are the driveways, sidewalks, porches, porch railings, fire
                   escapes, and yards clean and safe?

____        ____   Are there openings through which rodents could enter the
                   building?

____        ____   Are there an adequate number of refuse containers with
                   tight lids?

CONSTRUCTION:

____        ____   Is the building adequately constructed? (Stand in the
                   center of the room and jump up and down. The room
                   should not shake.)

TESTING:

____        ____   Doorbells

____        ____   Hot faucets

____        ____   Cold faucets

____        ____   Thermostats

____        ____   Stove

____        ____   Refrigerator

____        ____   Shower

____        ____   Toilets

____        ____   Door locks

____        ____   Windows

____        ____   Furniture (sturdy, comfortable, and in good repair)
WALL, FLOORS, CEILINGS:

____       ____       Are the walls clean and free of cracks? in good repair?

____       ____       Are the ceilings clean and free of cracks? in good repair?

____       ____       Are the floors clean and free of tears in carpet or loose
                      tiles? in good repair?


ELECTRICAL OUTLETS:

____       ____       Are there two outlets in each room, or a ceiling fixture and
                      one outlet?

____       ____       Is the fuse box accessible at all times?

____       ____       Do the switches/outlets work properly?


WINDOWS:

____       ____       Are the windows insulated?

____       ____       Are there screens on the windows?


HIDDEN AREAS:

____       ____       Check baseboards, behind sinks, toilet, and refrigerator.
                      There should be no holes, rodents or insect trails.


KITCHEN:

____       ____       Are all kitchen appliances clean and in good working
                      order?

____       ____       Are the pipes under the sink free of rust and in good
                      working order?
LEASE:

____         ____   Are there any violations of the Ohio Revised Code?

____         ____   Is the lease unduly slanted in the landlord’s favor?

____         ____   Does the lease provide joint and several liability whereby
                    you are responsible if your roommate(s) fails to pay the
                    rent?

                    Does your lease provide a space for your alternate or
                    forwarding address to be utilized in returning your security
                    deposit?

____         ____   Did your landlord execute the lease and give you a copy of
                    it?


REPAIRS:

____         ____   Is the tenant required to make repairs?


UTILITIES:

____         ____   Does each unit have a separate utility meter?

____         ____   Is there only one meter for the entire complex whereby the
                    landlord merely divides the aggregate bill by the number of
                    units?

MOVING IN:

____         ____   Does your landlord provide a check in and check out form
                    to note the condition of the premises? (If not, Student
                    Legal Services, Inc. will provide you with one.)

____         ____   Will the landlord accompany you during the procedure?


OCCUPANCY:

____         ____   Do the City zoning laws permit the occupancy level
                    anticipated for your premises?
HEATING:

____         ____   Do tenants control their thermostat?

____         ____   Are there heating outlets in every room?

____         ____   Are the heating ducts tight fitting and free of holes?

____         ____   Are the filters clean?


NOISE LEVEL:

____         ____   Can noise be easily heard from room to room? (Go to a
                    room, close the door and talk at different levels. See if
                    your roommate can hear you.)

LOCKS:

____         ____   Are there locks on every door and window that lead to the
                    outside or to a common hallway?

PARKING:

____         ____   Is there adequate parking nearby?


FIRE EXIT:

____         ____   Check for adequate fire exits. (At least two for each room)

____         ____   Are the fire extinguishers accessible and operable? (check
                    tags)

____         ____   Is there a smoke detector in the apartment and main
                    hallway?

HAZARDS:

____         ____   Is there rubbish or other fire hazards either inside or out?